Table 4 Neoprene foam material parameters

Density

122 kg/m³

Temperature range

− 40: + 85 °C

Glass transition temperature (Tg)

− 45 °C

Time to achieve Tg

80 s

Young modulus at the Tg

1.3 GPa

Contraction factor

0.96%

Durometer value

15A–20A

Elongation at break ISO1798-7

> 180%

Tensile strength ISO1798-7

> 500 kPa

Water absorption, max change in weight

0.8%

Compression @25% deflection ASTMD1056-00

43 kPa