2025-03-28
Difference between PE and PVDF 1.Weather resistance PVDF:UV absorption rate <1%, can resist outdoor aging for more than 20 years.Salt spray test ≥ 1000 hours (ASTM B117 standard). PE:UV sensitive, yellowing and chalking after 5 years. Salt spray resistance test is usually 300-500 hours, quality products can reach 800 hours. 2. 2. Chemical resistance PVDF:Resistant to acid (such as sulfuric acid), alkali (such as sodium hydroxide) corrosion, pH tolerance range 1-13.Strong solvent resistance, insoluble in organic solvents such as acetone, toluene. PE:Resistant to weak acid and alkali, but easily hydrolysed by strong acid (such as hydrochloric acid) or strong alkali.Easily dissolved by xylene, methyl ethyl ketone and other solvents. 3. Mechanical Properties PVDF: Scratch test usually 0-1 (ASTM D3359), need to be pre-treated by chrome/chrome-free passivation. PE: Adhesion up to 0-2, but easy to peel off under high temperature and humidity.