Ashoka Steels are stockists and distributors of HDPE.
HDPE is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic. Compared to LDPE it is having less number of smaller branches which result in better molecular packing, crystallinity, density and strength.
PROPERTIES
VALUES
Specific Gravity
0.941-0.967
Tensile strength, MPa
18.6-30.3
Tensile modulus,MPa
420-1400
Flexural modulus, MPa
689-1654
Elongation at break, %
100-1000
Impact strength, izod,notched, J/m
0.6 (no break)
Hardness
D 60-70
Deflection temperature under load(1.82 MPa)'C
45
Coefficient of linear expansion, mm/mm/'C
108-198 X10-6
Water absorption, 24 hrs, %
< 0.01
Dielectric strength, KV/mm
15.7-23.6
Dielectric constant, 106 Hz
2.2-3.0
Volume resistivity, ohm.m
1014 - 1017
Power factor
0.00005-0.003
Melting point, ‘C
135
Vicat softening point,'C
120-130
CHARACTERISTICS
Very good chemical resistance
Resistance to alkalis and many aqueous solution
High tensile strength, stiffness, creep resistance, abrasion resistance and hardness than LDPE