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Polyethylene

Ultra-high molecular weight, average Mw 3,000,000-6,000,000

Synonym(s):

PE

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24866830
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00084423
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description

coefficient of friction: 0.20 - 0.25

(Cr-plated steel, 23°C, static, ASTM D 1894)

Quality Segment

100

form

powder

mol wt

average Mw 3,000,000-6,000,000

hardness

52 (Rockwell R, ASTM D 785)

transition temp

softening point 136 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525B), Tm 138 °C (DSC)

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

C=C

InChI

1S/C2H4/c1-2/h1-2H2

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Bearings, gears, bushings and other moving parts.

Features and Benefits

Self-lubricating extraordinary wear properties.
Abrasion, corrosion and impact resistance exceeds many conventional materials, including steel and expensive metals and alloys.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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