TECASON S - PSU - is a transparent engineering plastic known for its chemical resistance, rigidity, and high-temperature performance. The polysulfone material's ability to operate in an autoclave environment while maintaining its excellent mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures is one of this product's most beneficial performance characteristics.

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Facts

Chemical designation
PSU (Polysulfone)
Colour
amber
Density
1.24 g/cm3

Main Features

  • good heat deflection temperature
  • high strength
  • high stiffness
  • high dimensional stability
  • electrically insulating
  • resistance against high energy radiation
  • good weldable

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    2700 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 89 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 89 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 5 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 15 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 122 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    2600 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 2300 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 15/28/75 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) 175 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) 4 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Shore hardness 85 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 188 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature n.a. C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Thermal conductivity 0.21 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Specific heat 1.2 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 180 C short term NN
    Service temperature 160 C long term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 6 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 6 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 -
    volume resistivity 1014 Ω*cm -
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases + - -
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - - -
    Water absorption 0.06 - 0.1 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62

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