Table 1.

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) properties.

Attribute	Value	Unit
Compressive strength	2.9	ksi
Split tensile strength	4.05	ksi
Impact strength	247.2	kJ/m2
Percent elongation	213.1	%
Modulus of elasticity	1.0103	MPa
Life of service	>50	years
Thermal conductivity	0.29	kcal/m.hr.c