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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