MFA Properties
MFA (sold under the trade name “Hyflon”) is a perfluoropolymer (totally fluorinated) and has a chemical structure similar to PFA. MFA exhibits the outstanding thermal behavior and chemical resistance found in PTFE, PFA and FEP. In addition, parts made with MFA have been shown to have smooth finished surfaces. This makes MFA a good candidate for the semiconductor, electronics and biologic applications where sanitary flow (fully swept flow – no dead spots) is required. MFA is reported to have better thermal stress crack resistance, higher thermal rating and superior mechanical and electrical properties versus FEP, at high temperatures.
Fluorotherm produces tubing of MFA in all industrial sizes, with standard wall thicknesses of 0.031”, 1mm, and 0.062”. Custom sizes are available upon request.
MFA has low haze values and transmittance of wavelengths in the visible and the UV bands of the spectrum.
MFA** – Perfluoroalkoxy (methyl vinyl ether) - TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| Property | Value | Units | Method |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Tensile Strength, 73°F | 4060 - 5220 28 - 36 |
psi MPa |
|
| Elongation, 73°F | 300 - 360 | % | |
| Flexural Strength, 73°F | No break at flexure | D 790 | |
| Impact Strength,
Izod At -40 deg C |
>105 | ||
| Youngs Modulud | 64000 - 70000 440 - 480 |
psi MPa |
D 695 |
| Yield Strength At 23 deg C |
1740 12 |
psi MPa |
|
| Hardness | D59 | Durometer | |
| Density (as polymerized) | 2.12 to 2.17 | gm/cu.cm | D 792 |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Coefficient of Linear
Expansion 20 to 100 deg C |
12 to 20 x 10-5 | K-1 | E 831 |
| Melting Point | 536 - 554 280 - 290 |
deg F deg C |
D 3418 |
| Thermal Conductivity | Similar to PFA | Btu/hr-.ft-deg F W/m/deg K |
ASTM C 177 |
| Specific Heat | Similar to PFA | Btu/lb/deg F kJ/Kg/deg K |
|
| Heat Distortion Temperature, 66 lb/sq.in (0.455 MPa) | deg F deg C |
D 648 | |
| Service Temperature | Slightly lower than PFA | deg F deg C |
|
| Processing Temperature | 644 - 716 340 to 380 |
deg F deg C |
|
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Surface Arc-Resistance | 210 | sec | D 495 |
| Volume Resistivity, dry, @ 50% RH | > 1017 | ohm-cm | D 257 |
| Surface Resistivity, @ 100% RH | > 1017 | Ohm/sq. | |
| Dielectric Constant 100kHz | 1.95 | ε | D150-81 |
| Dielectric Strength | 34 - 38 | kV mm-1 | D149 |
| Dissipation Factor @ 100 kHz | < 5 x 10-4 | D150-81 | |
| OTHER PROPERTIES | |||
| Refractive Index | nD 25 | D 542 | |
| Water Absorption | < 0.03 | % | D570-81 |
| Flame Rating+ | V-0 | UL-94 | |
| Limiting Oxygen Index | > 95 | % Oxygen | D 2863 |
| Resistance to Weathering | Excellent | ||
| Specific Gravity | 2.12 - .17 | D792 | |
| Static coefficient of friction | Similar to FEP, PFA | ||
** Properties are
given for MFA Grade 620, Solvay Solexis , Inc.
+ Numerical rating for flame spread is not intended
to reflect hazards presented by this or any other
material under actual fire conditions
NOTE: The information, recommendations and opinions contained herein is only a guide and is intended solely for your consideration, inquiry and verification. The suitability of any material under specific conditions of application is not guaranteed in any manner. Fluorotherm Polymers Inc does not assume legal responsibility for the use of data presented here in any form, under any circumstances, any application, test or communication. Nothing contained herein is to be interpreted as a license or authorization to operate under or infringe any patent.