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Fortron® 0320

Polyphenylene Sulfide

Supplied by Ticona

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Product Description
0320 exhibits a high melt strength for extrusion processes. The material demonstrates excellent heat and chemical resistance. The intended use of this product is for extruding monofilament/fibers, rod and slab. Available standard in powder (0320B0), pellet (0320P0) and crystallized pellet (0320C0) form.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Melt Strength
  • Halogen Free
  • High Heat Resistance
Uses 
  • Fibers
  • Monofilaments
  • Rods
RoHS Compliance 
Forms 
  • Pellets
  • Powder
  
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Sheet Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
      
--
 
 ASTM D792
--
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Molding Shrinkage
      
Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Across Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Across Flow
%
 ISO 294-4
Flow
%
 ISO 294-4
Water Absorption (Saturation, 73°F)
%
 ISO 62
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (Break)
psi
 ISO 527-2/1A/5
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 ISO 527-2/1A/5
Flexural Modulus (73°F)
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength (73°F)
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength
     ISO 180/1A
-22°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
ft·lb/in²
  
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180/1U
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness
      
M-Scale
 
 ASTM D785
M-Scale
 
 ISO 2039-2
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
      
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ASTM D648
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ASTM D648
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
1160 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/C
Glass Transition Temperature
°F
 ISO 11357-2
Melting Temperature 2
°F
 ISO 11357-3
CLTE
     ISO 11359-2
Flow
in/in/°F
  
Transverse
in/in/°F
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
      
--
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
--
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength
      
-- 3
V/mil
 ASTM D149
--
V/mil
 IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Constant
      
1 kHz
 
 ASTM D150
1 MHz
 
 ASTM D150
10 kHz
 
 IEC 60250
1 MHz
 
 IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor
      
1 kHz
 
 ASTM D150
1 MHz
 
 ASTM D150
1 MHz
 
 IEC 60250
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index
V
 IEC 60112
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.118 in)
 
 UL 94
Fill Analysis
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melt Specific Heat
Btu/lb/°F
 ASTM C351
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Fortron® 0320, Fortron 0320, Fortron® , Fortron, Fortron0320, 0320, Polyphenylene Sulfide, PPS, Ticona, PolyphenyleneSulfide
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Heat Resistance, Good Melt Strength, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Monofilaments, Monofilament, Rods, Rod.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Notes
On injection molding machines with 15-25 D long three-section screws, are usual in the trade, the unreinforced FORTRON is processable. A shut-off nozzle is recommended.

A medium injection rate is normally preferred. All mold cavities must be effectively vented.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
210°C/min
3Method A (Short-Time)
 
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