PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) vs TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Ether 85A)
Property comparison of PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) and TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Ether 85A), both polymer.
| Property | PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) | TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Ether 85A) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 50 MPa | 40 MPa | -20% |
| Elongation | 50 % | 500 % | +900% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.35 | 0.49 | +40% |
| Density | 1,780 kg/m³ | 1,200 kg/m³ | -33% |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.17 W/m·K | 0.23 W/m·K | +35% |
| Specific heat | 1,200 J/kg·K | 1,800 J/kg·K | +50% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.00012 1/K | 0.00017 1/K | +42% |
Difference is TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Ether 85A) relative to PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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