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High Performance > 300°F | Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
TECAPEEK IM
High performance thermoplastic material, unreinforced PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline, granules for injection moulding and extrusion, standard flow, FDA food contact compliant, color natural/beige.
- Applications for higher strength and stiffness as well as high ductility
- Chemically resistant to aggressive environments
- Suitable for sterilization for medical and food contact applications
| Properties | Test Method | Units | TECAPEEK IM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Density | ASTM D 792 | lbs/in3 | 0.0520 |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 | 1.44 | ||
| Moisture Absorption, @24 hours | ASTM D 570 | % | - | |
| Water Absorption @Saturation | ASTM D 570 | % | - | |
| Mechanical | Tensile Strength @ Yield | ISO 527 | MPa | 100 |
| Elongation @ Break | ISO 527 | % | 45 | |
| Tensile Modulus | ISO 527 | GPa | 3.7 | |
| Flexural Strength | ISO 178 | MPa | 165 | |
| Flexural Modulus | ISO 178 | GPa | 4.1 | |
| Compressive Strength | ISO 604 | MPa | 125 | |
| Charpy Impact | ISO 178 | ft-lbs/in2 | 21.4 | |
| Rockwell M Hardness | ASTM D 785 | - | ||
| Rockwell R Hardness | ASTM D 785 | - | ||
| Thermal | Melting Point | DIN 53 765 | F | 649 |
| Glass Transition Temperature, Tg | D3702 | F | 289 | |
| Short Term Service Temperature | D3702 | F | 500 | |
| Long Term Service Temperature | D648 | F | 572 | |
| Flammability | D648 | V-0 | ||
| Data are generated in accordance with prevailing national, international and internal standards, and should be used for material comparison. Actual property values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration and processing conditions. Properties may also differ for along flow and across flow directions. | ||||