PPS Resin
PPS Resin Characteristics & Uses
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PPS Resin Material Data Sheet
Material | PPS |
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Chemical Name | Polyphenylene Sulfide |
Structure | Crystalline |
Opacity | Opaque |
Strength | Tough, Stiff |
Specific Gravity | 1.5 |
Shrinkage | 0.85% to 1.1% |
Melting Point | 554°F |
Deflection Temperature | 531-538°F |
Service Temperature | 320°F |
Applications | PPS resin is a good substitute for aluminum. It’s commonly used in interior and exterior automotive plastic molding applications. Other common applications are:
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Advantages | PPS offers a number of beneficial characteristics, including resistance to chemicals such as acids, alkalis, bleaches. Other advantages of this engineering resin are:
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Disadvantages |
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