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Material Properties
Mechanical, Physical and Electrical
Properties
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Unit |
Value (at 20
°C) |
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Pharmalox |
Pharmazirc
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| Melting Temperature |
°C |
> 2000 |
> 2700 |
| Porosity |
% Volume |
0 |
0 |
| Density |
103kg/m3 |
> 3.9 |
> 5.8 |
Thermal Expansion ratio
(20 – 1000 °C) |
10-6/°C |
8 - 8.6 |
10 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
W/m °C |
29 - 35 |
2.93 |
| Hardness (Vickers) |
GPa |
18 |
13 |
| Bending Strength |
MPa |
310 - 400 |
800 - 900 |
| Young’s Modulus |
GPa |
360 - 390 |
200 - 205 |
Fracture Toughness
(Factor K1C) |
MPa.m1/2 |
3.5 - 4 |
7- 8 |
| Electrical Resistivity |
Ohm.cm |
>1014 |
>1010 |
- Bio
and Food - compatibility properties:
- No cell lysis or
cytotoxicity (according to NF EN ISO 10993 : Biological Evaluation of
medical devices, Part 5)
- Non
toxic for food
contact (according to ASTM C738 (FDA), NF EN 1388-1, ISO 6486/1, Lead
and Cadmium release)
- Superior
Properties in terms of : particle release,
wear and corrosion resistance, friction coefficient and surface
roughness
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