| Specific Gravity |
1.4 |
1.55 |
|
Izod Impact Strength
(fts. Lbs./inch of notch)
|
0.8 |
3.0 |
| Modules of Elasticity, psi |
4.2 x 10# |
4.23 x 10# |
| Ultimate Tensile Stregth, psi |
7200 |
8400 |
| Working Stress@73 F, psi |
2000 |
2000 |
| Hazen & Williams “C” factor |
150 |
150 |
|
Coefficient of Linear
Expansion x 10 # in(in F)
|
3.0 |
3.8 |
|
Thermo Conductivity
BTU/(hr F ft#/in)
|
1.10 |
0.95 |
| Upper Temperature Limit |
140 |
210 |
| Flammability |
Burns only when in contact with ignition
source. |
Compressed Air or Gases
Excalibur strongly recommends against testing assembled
PVC piping systems with compressed air or other compressed
gases and against using PVC systems for distribution
of compressed air or gases.
Chemical Resistance of PVC
|
|
Weak Aids
|
Resistant |
| Strong Acids |
Resistant in most situations |
| Weak Basis |
Resistant |
| Strong Basis |
Resistant |
| Solvents |
Resists alcohols, aliphiatic hydrocarbons
and oils. Soluble or swell in ketones and
esters. Swell in aromatics. |
| Halogens |
Atttacked by elemental halogens. Resists
water solutions. |