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NEOFLON™ AP-230

Perfluoroalkoxy

Supplied by DAIKIN AMERICA, INC.

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Product Description
NEOFLON PFA is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether, NEOFLON PFA is a compound of carbon atoms and fluorine atoms in which a perfluoroalkoxy radical is bonded to the carbon chain in the following molecular structure.

NEOFLON PFA has better mechanical strength at high temperatures than NEOFLON FEP, and has excellent moldability for easy of processing by extrusion, compression, blow, transfer, and injection molding methods. Due to the high bonding strength of the carbon, fluorine and oxygen atoms, NEOFLON PFA demonstrates nearly the same outstanding capabilities as PTFE in temperatures ranging -200°C ~+260°C. NEOFLON PFA has excellent transparency for use in melt-flow processing.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Copolymer
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Corrosion Resistance
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Good Moldability
  • Good Weather Resistance
  • High Clarity
  • High Temperature Strength
  • Low Friction
Uses 
  • Liners
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
  • Translucent
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Resin Transfer Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 JIS K6891
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (372°C/5.0 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Water Absorption (Saturation)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 JIS K6891
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 JIS K6891
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Modulus
psi
 ASTM D695
Compressive Strength
     ASTM D695
1% Strain
psi
  
25% Strain
psi
  
Coefficient of Friction (vs. Steel - Static)
 
 ASTM D1894
Deformation Under Load
     ASTM D621
77°F, 2000 psi 2
%
  
77°F, 2000 psi 3
%
  
212°F, 1000 psi 2
%
  
212°F, 1000 psi 3
%
  
Flexural Strength
 
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
 
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D4591
CLTE - Flow (68 to 212°F)
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Specific Heat
Btu/lb/°F
  
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0618 in)
 
 UL 94
Oxygen Index (0.0618 in)
%
 ASTM D2863
Fill Analysis
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melt Viscosity (716°F)
mPa·s
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: NEOFLON™ AP-230, NEOFLON AP230, NEOFLON™ , NEOFLON, NEOFLONAP230, AP, AP-230, AP230, AP:230, AP/230, AP+230, AP_230, AP 230, Perfluoroalkoxy, PFA, Fluoropolymer, Daikin, 230AP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Temperature Strength, Good Moldability, High Clarity, Good Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistant, Good Electrical Properties, Good Weather Resistance, Weather Resistant, Low Friction.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Total deformation
3Compressive creep
 
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