Chemical Structure: Copolymer of hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and vinylidene fluoride (VDF).
Density: Typically ranges from 1.8 to 2.0 g/cm³.
Hardness: Shore A 60 to 90.
Tensile Strength: Typically, 10 MPa to 20 MPa.
Elongation at Break: Typically, 150% to 300%.
Tear Strength: Exhibits good tear resistance.
Temperature Range: Can withstand temperatures from -20°C to 200°C (-4°F to 392°F).
Thermal Conductivity: Low thermal conductivity.
Excellent Resistance To: Many chemicals, oils, fuels, acids, bases, solvents.
Good Resistance To: Steam, ozone, weathering.
Limited Resistance To: Ketones.
Excellent resistance to weathering and UV exposure.
Good resistance to water and steam.
Maintains excellent resilience and compression set resistance over time.
Aerospace and Defense: Seals, gaskets, O-rings in critical applications.
Chemical Processing: Used in equipment exposed to harsh chemicals.
Automotive: Seals and gaskets in engines and fuel systems.
Oil and Gas Industry: Viton is suitable for applications involving oil and fuel exposure.
Electronics: Viton is used in electronic components requiring chemical resistance.
Different Grades: Viton rubber is available in various grades, including A, B, F, and GF grades with different levels of fluor elastomer content.
Forms: Sheets, rolls, strips, O-rings, and custom-molded components.