Rowlar™ Fluoropolymer Film for Photovoltaic Glazing
Physical |
ASTM Test Method |
Units |
Typical Values |
Specific Gravity |
G-792 |
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1.78 |
Water Absorption |
D-570 |
% |
.03 - .05 |
| Falling Sand Abrasion Resistance | D-968 |
liters/mil |
120 |
Area Factor |
ft2/lb/mil |
108 |
|
Optical |
ASTM Test Method |
Units |
Typical Values |
Light Transmission |
D-1003 |
% |
>93 |
Haze |
D-1003 |
% |
<9 |
Index of Refraction |
D-542 |
1.42 |
|
Mechanical |
ASTM Test Method |
Units |
Typical Values |
MD/TD |
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| Nominal Thickness 0.002 inches |
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Tensile Strength Yield |
D-882 |
psi |
4250/4200 |
Tensile Strength Break |
D-882 |
psi |
9700/6700 |
Elongation |
D-882 |
% |
620/650 |
Tensile Modulus |
D-882 |
kpsi |
100/120 |
Tear Strength Initial |
D-1004 |
(gf/mm) |
590/550 |
| Nominal Thickness 0.004 inches |
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Tensile Strength Yield |
D-882 |
psi |
4300/4100 |
Tensile Strength Break |
D-882 |
psi |
9400/7200 |
Elongation |
D-882 |
% |
610/590 |
Tensile Modulus |
D-882 |
kpsi |
125/130 |
Tear Strength Initial |
D-1004 |
(gf/mm) |
610/590 |
Thermal |
ASTM Test Method |
Units |
Typical Values |
Melt Temperature |
D-3418 |
ºF (ºC) |
320-342 (160-172) |
Continuous Use Temp Range |
ºF (ºC) |
-40 to 248 (-40 to 120) |
|
Short Cycle Use Temp |
ºF (ºC) |
Up to 302 (150) |
|
Linear Exp. Coefficient |
D-696 |
in/in/ºF (mm/mm/ºC) |
7x10-5 (13x10-5) |
Electrical |
ASTM Test Method |
Units |
Typical Values |
Dielectric Strength |
D-149 |
kV/mm |
1.3 - 1.5 |
Dielectric Constant |
R150 |
3.2-10.2 |
|
| 100 MHz - 100 Hz @ 23ºC | |||
Volume Resistivity |
D-257/DC |
ohm-cm |
1x1015- 1x1016 |
Flammability |
Test Method |
Units |
Typical Values |
Limiting Oxygen Index |
ASTM D-2868 |
% O2 |
42 |
| Burning Rate | UL 94 |
VTM 0 |
PLEASE NOTE: Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Rowland Technologies, Inc. makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given herein nor is Rowland Technologies, Inc. responsible for the performance of this material for a given application. The user of the material should perform their own testing to determine the suitability of the material for the intended use. Applications depicted herein are not specifications. They are provided for information only.
Rowlar™ Fluoropolymer Film for Photovoltaic Glazing Product Description