Technical Data

 

Physical & Thermal Properties of: 

 PVC

CPVC 

 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 Acids 

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.