Polyethylene

Physical characteristics

* Specific gravity: 0'95
* Melting point: 135º
* Receptiveness to water: LOW

Mechanical characteristics

* Humidity firmness: VERY HIGH
* Loss of resistance at knots: LOW
* Firmness/weight ratio: 2,5
* Stretching during constant load: HIGH
* Stretching at working load: 18%
* Abrasion resistance: GOOD
* Stretching with 75% at the working load: 40%

Chemical characteristics

* Acids: RESISTENT
* Alkali: VERY RESISTENT
* Organic solvents: SOLUBLE IN CHLORIDES

Resistance to degradation

* Resistance to light: MODERATE
* Resistance to aging: EXCELLENT
* Resistance to salt water: EXCELLENT
* Resistance to temperature: -25°/+93°