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Ultem (Polyetherimide) Product Guide
Applications | Mechanical Data
Overview
Ultem™ is a high-strength amorphous thermoplastic with excellent heat and flame resistance with minimal smoke output. Also, Ultem is hydrolysis resistant and highly resistant to acidic solutions. It has the ability to tolerate repeated autoclaving cycles and can perform continuously in temperatures up to 340°F. Furthermore, Ultem offers high dielectric strength, UV resistance, ease of thermoforming, gamma radiation resistant, and ease of machining. It is commonly used for medical instrument components, chip test sockets, electrical connectors, scientific equipment parts, and electrical insulation parts. Ultem™ is a trademark SABIC.
Common Brand/Trade Names
TECAPEI™, SUSTAPEI
Other Resources
Products
Ultem Sheet/Plate | Ultem Round Rod
Applications
- Structural Component Parts
- Interior Aircraft Components
- Pump & Valve Parts
- Chemical Instrumentation
- Food Processing & Engineering Equipment
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Density | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation at Break % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.046-0.055 lb/in3 | 16.5-17 ksi | 500-800 ksi | 3-80 |
| Metric | 1.28-1.51 g/cc | 113.8-117.2 MPa | 3,447-5,516 MPa | |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Flexural Strength | Flexural Modulus | Compressive Strength | Compressive Modulus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 20-27 ksi | 500-850 ksi | 22-32 ksi | 480-625 ksi |
| Metric | 137.9-186.2 MPa | 3,447-5,861 MPa | 151.7-220.6 MPa | 3,309-4,309 MPa |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Izod Impact (notched) | Hardness, Rockwell | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 KSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5-1 ft-lb/in | R125-127 | 1.1-3.1 x 10^-5 in./in./°F | 400-410 °F / 204-210 °C |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Water Absorption %, 24hrs | Thermal Conductivity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.21-0.25 | 0.85-1.56 BTU-in/ft^2-hr-°F | ||