Physical and chemical properties of SAPL-R-09 vs Other Structural Materials
Physical & Chemical properties |
SAPL-R-09 |
Rigid PVC |
Mild Steel |
Stainless Steel |
Wood |
Specific Gravity |
1.8 |
1.38 |
7.8 |
7.92 |
0.52 |
Thermal conductivity |
24.4 |
6.4 |
1220 |
732 |
0.4 |
Co-eff. Of Linear expansion |
5.2 |
37 |
8 |
10 |
1.7 |
Safe working temperature |
130 |
55 |
600 |
600 |
160 |
Flame resistance |
Good |
Poor |
Excellent* |
Excellent* |
Poor |
Corrosion resistance |
a. Acidic |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Excellent |
Poor |
b. Alkaline |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Poor |
c. Solvents |
Fair |
Poor |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
d. Coastal Environment |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Excellent |
Fair |
e. Outdoor exposure |
Excellent |
Poor |
Fair |
Excellent |
Fair |
f. Effluent water |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Excellent |
Fair |
g. Steam |
Good |
Poor |
Fair |
Excellent |
Fair |
*excellent thermal conductivity of steel is a real hazard in fire situations.