glossary
Melt flow rate (MFR)
Mass passing through a specified die over time at stated temperature and load. Values measured under different conditions are not directly comparable. Names and abbreviations: melt flow index; MFI. Related terms: ISO 1133-1; High-density polyethylene (HDPE); Compounding. Sources: https://www.iso.org/standard/83905.html
Sources & further reading
- ISO 1133-1 — melt mass-flow and volume-flow measurement ↗ISO · web · 2026-10-17