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Radel® R-5600

Polyphenylsulfone

Supplied by Solvay Specialty Polymers

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Product Description
Radel R-5600 is a very high melt flow grade of Radel polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). It is especially well-suited for parts requiring long flow length with thin walls. Radel resins offer exceptional hydrolytic stability and toughness superior to other commercially-available, high-temperature engineering resins. They also offer high deflection temperatures and outstanding resistance to environmental stress cracking. Radel polymers are inherently flame retardant, provide excellent thermal stability and possess good electrical properties.

Additonal Radel grades include a transparent injection molding grade (R-5000), an opaque, general purpose, injection molding grade (R-5100) and a transparent, extrusion grade (R-5500).

  • Natural/Transparent: Radel R-5600 NT
  • Additional Made-to-Order Colors Available
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
  
Features 
  • Acid Resistant
  • Base Resistant
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Thermal Stability
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Hydrolytically Stable
  • Steam Sterilizable
  • Ultra High Toughness
Uses 
  • Aerospace Applications
  • Aircraft Applications
  • Food Service Applications
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Clear Amber
  • Clear/Transparent
  • Colors Available
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (365°C/5.0 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.125 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption
     ASTM D570
24 hr
%
  
Equilibrium
%
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus (0.125 in)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (0.125 in)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D638
Yield, 0.125 in
%
  
Break, 0.125 in
%
  
Flexural Modulus (0.125 in)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (5.0% Strain, 0.125 in)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (0.125 in)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Tensile Impact Strength (0.125 in)
ft·lb/in²
 ASTM D1822
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed, 0.125 in)
°F
 ASTM D648
Glass Transition Temperature 2
°F
 DSC
CLTE - Flow (0.125 in)
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity (0.125 in)
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength
     ASTM D149
0.00100 in
V/mil
  
0.125 in
V/mil
  
Dielectric Constant (0.125 in, 60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL 3 (0.0300 in)
 
 UL 94
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Refractive Index
 
 ASTM D542
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Steam Sterilization - w/ Morpholine 4
Cycles
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Radel® R-5600, Radel R5600, Radel® , Radel, RadelR5600, R-5600, R5600, R:5600, R/5600, R+5600, R_5600, R 5600, Polyphenylsulfone, PPSU, Polysulfone, PSU, Solvay Specialty, 5600R
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Heat Resistance, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, Good Thermal Stability, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Steam Sterilization, Steam Sterilizable, Ultra High Toughness.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Screw Compression Ratio
 
  
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Heating rate of 36°F (20°C) per minute.
3These flammability ratings are not intended to reflect hazards presented by these or any other materials under actual fire conditions.
4Cycles passed without cracking, crazing, or rupture.
Steam Autoclave Conditions:
- Temperature: 270°F (132°C)
- Time: 30 minutes/cycle
- Steam Pressure: 27 psig (0.19 MPa)
- Stress Level: 1000 psi (7.0 MPa) in flexure
- Additive: Morpholine at 50 ppm
 
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