PSU
High temperature, semi-transparent plastic material with good mechanical properties
PSU (polysulfone) is a high temperature, amber colored, semi-transparent plastic material with good mechanical properties.
Polysulfone is resistant to degradation from hot water and steam and it is often used in medical and food preparation applications where repeated sterilization is required. FDA compliant grades available.
Polysulfone can be used as an alternative to polycarbonate or acrylic for applications requiring high temperature performance or exposure to hot water and steam. For PSU chemical resistance view our chart.
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STANDARD SIZES
| SHEET |
Dimensions:
24 in x 24 in – 24 in x 48 in |
Thickness:
0.375 in – 2.500 in |
| ROD |
Outside Diameter:
0.250 in – 4 in |
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
| COLOR |
Natural |
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes available upon request.
PSU Properties
Typical properties of PSU
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
POLYSULFONE |
| Tensile strength |
psi |
D638 |
10,200 |
| Flexural modulus |
psi |
D790 |
390,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
1.3 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
345 |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
|
285 |
| Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.30 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D696 |
3.1 |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
Need more information about this material? Use our interactive plastic properties table
