Physical Properties
PVC is a thermoplastic polymer. Its properties for PVC are usually categorized based on rigid and flexible PVCs.
| Property | Rigid PVC | Flexible PVC |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.3–1.45 | 1.1–1.35 |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.14–0.28 | 0.14–0.17 |
| Yield strength | 31–60 | 10–25 |
| Young's modulus | 490,000 | |
| Flexural strength (yield) | 10,500 | |
| Compression strength | 9500 | |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion (linear) | 5×10−5 | |
| Vicat B | 65–100 | Not recommended |
| Resistivity | 1016 | 1012–1015 |
| Surface resistivity | 1013–1014 | 1011–1012 |
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