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PVC Pipe Physical Properties
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Value
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Test Method
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GENERAL |
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Cell
Classification |
12454
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ASTM D1784
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Maximum Service Temperature |
140°F
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Color |
white, dark grey
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Water
Absorption % increase 24hrs @ 25°C |
.05
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ASTM D570
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Hardness, Rockwell |
110-120
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ASTM D785
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Poisson's Ratio @ 73°F |
.410
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Hazen-Williams Factor |
C=150
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MECHANICAL |
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Specific Gravity (g/cu,cm) |
1.40 ± .02
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ASTM D792
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Tensile Strength, psi @ 73°F |
7,450
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ASTM D638
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Modulus of Elasticity, psi @ 73°F (Tensile Modulus) |
420,000
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ASTM D638
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Flexural Strength, psi @ 73°F |
14,450
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ASTM D790
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Compressive Strength, psi @ 73°F |
9,600
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ASTM D695
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Izod
Impact, ft-lb./in. @ 73°F |
.75
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ASTM D256
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THERMAL |
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Coefficient of Linear Expansion (in/in/°F) |
2.9 x 10 (to -5)
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ASTM D696
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Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity (BTU/in/hr/ft/°F) |
3.5
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ASTM C177
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Heat
Distortion Temperature, °F @ 264 psi |
170
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ASTM D648
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Specific Heat, Cal/°C/gm |
.25
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ASTM D2766
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ELECTRICAL |
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Dielectric Strength, V/mil |
1,413
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ASTM D149
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Dielectric Constant, 60 Hz, 30°F |
3.7
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ASTM D150
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Volume Resistivity, ohm/cm @ 95°C, ohms/cm |
1.2 x 10 (to 12)
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ASTM D257
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Harvel PVC Pipe is non-electrolytic |
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FLAMMABILITY |
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Flammability Rating |
V-0
|
UL
94
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Flame
Spread Index |
<10
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ASTM E162
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Flame
Spread |
0-25
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ULC
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Flash
Ignition Temp |
730°F
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Average Time of Burning (sec.) |
<5
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ASTM D635
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Average Extent of Burning (mm) |
<10
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Burning Rate (in/min) |
Self Extinguishing
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Softening Starts, (approx.) |
250°F
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Material Becomes Viscous |
350°F
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Material Carbonizes |
425°F
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Smoke
Generation |
80-225
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ULC
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