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Typical Properties of UHMW

Property	Test Method	Natural UHMW	Recycled UHMW (Black)
*Mechanical Properties*
Density (lb/ft³)	ASTM D792	58.01	58.9
Yield Point (p.s.i.)	ASTM D638	3050	2277-3553
Elongation At Yield (%)	ASTM D638	15	12-18
Tensile Break (p.s.i.)	ASTM D638	5800	2610-3886
Elongation at Break (%)	ASTM D638	250	50-250
Tensile Modulus (p.s.i.)	ASTM D638	120,000	101,500-145,000
Flexural Modulus(p.s.i.)	ASTM D790	110,000	73,660-109,620
Izod Impact (ft-lbs/in²)	ASTM D4020	34	19-34
Tensile Impact (ft-lbs/in²)	Din 53448	1050	255-540
Hardness (Shore D)	ASTM D2240	68	68
*Thermal Properties*
Melting Point (°F)	ASTM D3417	278-289	278-289
Max Service Temperature Long Term (°F)	-	180	180
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F)	ASTM D696	0.00011	>=0.00011
*Electrical Properties*
Volume Resistivity (Ohm-cm)	ASTM D257	>10¹⁵	>10¹⁰->10¹⁵
Surface Resistivity (Ohm)	ASTM D257	>10¹⁵	>10¹⁰->10¹⁵
*Water Absorption Rates*
Water Absorption -24 hrs.(%)	ASTM D570	nil	nil
Water Absorption -Saturation (%)	ASTM D570	nil	nil

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.

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