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Specification values
Property Unit Requirement Method of test
Physical Dimensions mm (inches) See reverse ASTM D 2671
Longitudinal change
ASTM D 2671 percent +1, –15 ASTM D 2671
UL 224 percent +3, –3 UL 224
Eccentricity (recovered) percent 30 maximum ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
Secant modulus psi
(MPa) 2.5 x 10
4
(172) maximum ASTM D 2671
(as supplied)
Low-temperature flexibility No cracking UL 224
(1 hour at –30°C/–22°F)
Heat shock No cracking UL 224
(4 hours at 250°C/482°F)
Heat aging UL 224
(7 days at 158°C/
316°F)
Followed by tests for:
Tensile strength psi
(MPa) 70% minimum UL 224
of unaged specimens
Ultimate elongation percent 100 minimum UL 224
Flexibility No cracking UL 224
Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
at 2500 V
Dielectric breakdown volts 50% minimum ASTM D 2671
of unaged specimens
Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Restricted shrinkage Pass UL 224
Electrical Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
at 2500 V
Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Volume resistivity ohm-cm 10
14
minimum ASTM D 2671
Chemical Corrosive effect No corrosion ASTM D 2671
(7 days at 158°C/316°F)
Copper stability No brittleness, glazing, ASTM D 2671
(7 days at 158°C/
316°F) cracking, or severe
discoloration of tubing.
No pitting or blackening of copper.
Followed by test for:
Ultimate elongation percent 100 minimum ASTM D 2671
Flammability Pass UL 224, VW-1
Water absorption (recovered) percent 0.5 maximum ASTM D 2671
(24 hours at 23°C/73°F)
Fungus resistance ISO 846
Method B
Followed by tests for:
Tensile strength psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Note: Consult RW-3023 for specific details about test procedures.
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