Elastomers Part A

Elastomers Part A are a black product for photovoltaic wet manufacturing processes requiring a wide range of chemical resistance. Elastomers Part A provides an excellent combination of properties (resistance to acids/bases) and is the product of choice for wet processes as an upgrade from standard elastomers, i.e., FKM, NBR, EPDM, etc. A maximum service temperature of 230°C is suggested.

Brand: Elastomers (4 products)

Polymer Name: Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)

Physical Form: Seals

Features: Good Compression Set, Good Mechanical Properties, Low Metal Content

End Uses: Pump Parts, Semiconductor Applications

Color (Properties): Black

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Highlights
  • Excellent resistance/low volume swell in a wide range of wet chemistries (acids/bases)
  • Excellent resistance to amine-based chemistries versus standard elastomers.
  • Low metals content.
  • Very good mechanical strength/compression set properties.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compression Set (O-Ring AS568-214, at 204°C, 70h)26%ASTM D 1414
Hardness (Shore A)76Shore AASTM D 2240
Elongation (at Break)158%ASTM D 412
Tensile Strength15.9MPaASTM D 412
Modulus (at 100% Elongation)6.9MPaASTM D 412
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion3.92E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lowest Service Temperature ¹-16°C-
Maximum Service Temperature ¹230°C-
Note
  • [1]: DuPont proprietary test method; useful temperature range may vary with seal design and application specifics
Chemical Resistance

For many applications, low volume swell/weight gain (change) of elastomers is critical for proper equipment operation. Excessive swell /weight gain (change) may cause permanent seal failure due to equipment hang-up, extrusion, etc. While other physical property testing may be needed to adequately define product performance in a particular application, volume swell/weight gain (change) is an excellent indi cator of resistance to chemical attack. Table1 provides chemical resistance (% volume swell) test data for Elastomers Part A in various acids, bases, solvents and water. Table 2 compares the weight gain and volume swell of Elastomers Part A versus standard FKM in anamine - based chemistry

Table1 Chemical Resistance, % Volume Swell 1, 2

Chemical Exposure Time Temperature (°C

% Volume Swell Kalrez® W240

Acetic Acid 70 100 4
Ammonium Hydroxide 70 100 4
Ethylene Diamine 70 90 5
Nitric Acid (70%) 70 85 1
Nitric Acid (70%) 672 85 3
Sulfuric Acid (98%) 70 150 3
Sulfuric Acid (98%) 672 150 5
Toluene 70 100 7
Toluene 672 100 6
Water 70 225 6

Swell

1 = ASTM D471 and D1414 (AS568 K214 O-ring test specimens)

2 = Please consult a Kalrez® Application Engineer to asses performance fit in your specific application