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Unit

Value (at 20 °C)
 
Pharmalox
Pharmazirc
Melting Temperature
°C
> 2000
> 2700
Porosity
% Volume
0
0
Density
103kg/m3
> 3.9
> 5.8
Thermal Expansion ratio
(20 – 1000 °C)
10-6/°C
8 - 8.6
10
Thermal Conductivity
W/m °C
29 - 35
2.93
Hardness (Vickers)
GPa
18
13
Bending Strength
MPa
310 - 400
800 - 900
Young’s Modulus
GPa
360 - 390
200 - 205
Fracture Toughness
(Factor K1C)
MPa.m1/2
3.5 - 4
7- 8
Electrical Resistivity
Ohm.cm
>1014
>1010
 


 
  • Bio - and food - compatibility properties
    • No cell lysis or cytotoxicity (according to NF EN ISO 10993 : Biological Evaluation of medical devices, Part 5)
    • Non toxic for food contact (according to ASTM C738 (FDA), NF EN 1388-1, ISO 6486/1, Lead and Cadmium release)
  • Superior properties in terms of : particle release, wear and corrosion resistance, friction coefficient and surface roughness