0-Home | PPO
Polyphenylene Oxide
Processing PPO
| Convert Imperial | Deg C |
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|---|---|---|
| Mold | 60 - 100 |
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| Melt | 220 - 300 |
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| Max Temp | 300 |
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| Drying | 90 - 100 |
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| Injection Speed | Typically High |
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| Purge | HDPE, PMMA, PS |
Physical Characteristics
| Structure | Semi Crystalline |
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|---|---|---|
| Opacity | Opaque |
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| Physical | Tough, stable |
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| SG | 1.15 |
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| Shrinkage | 0.6 to 1.4% |
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Deg C |
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| Melting Point | 120 |
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| HDT | 110 - 150 |
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| Service Temp | 110 |
PPO is resin. Its high glass-transition temperature and high melt point give it heat resistance. The material also has outstanding electrical properties and resistance to acids and bases.
Application: Include automotive interior and exterior parts, business machines, medical equipment, telecommunications equipment, microwaveable packaging, appliances, and specialty uses.
Information provided as a guide only, consult your material supplier for more specific data.
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