Elastomers/TPEs
Fuel and Oil Resistant Fluorosilicone Rubber — Fluorosilicone Rubber (FVMQ)
FVMQ combines the broad temperature range and low-temperature flexibility of silicone with the fuel and oil resistance of fluorocarbons. It is ideal for aerospace and automotive applications involving fuels and lubricants.
FVMQFluorosilicone
Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.15 - 1.40 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.2 - 0.5 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.0 - 3.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.001 - 0.01 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 5 - 10 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 100 - 400 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- N/A
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -70 to -40 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A
- Continuous Service Temperature
- -60 to 200 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- N/A
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0 - 3.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^12 - 10^14 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15 - 25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Good resistance to fuels, oils, and many solvents; Poor resistance to ketones and esters
- UV Resistance
- Excellent
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Very Limited
- Recycling Code
- N/A
- Carbon Footprint
- High
Manufacturing compatibility
PolymerizationMoldingExtrusion
Applications
Aerospace seals
Fuel system components
Automotive gaskets
O-rings
Diaphragms
Available grades
FVMQ 50FVMQ 60FVMQ 70
Manufacturers
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