ULTEM
ULTEM is an amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) material that combines exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Natural ULTEM® 1000 (unreinforced) is a translucent amber material.
Mechanical Properties | |
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Tensile Stength | 15,200 |
Tensile Elongation | 60 |
Tensile Modulus | 430,000 |
Izod Impact Strength | 1 |
Flexural Strength | 22,000 |
Flexural Modulus | 480,000 |
Compressive Strength | 21,900 |
Compressive Modulus | 480,000 |
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.17 |
Thermal Properties | |
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Heat Deflection Temperature at 66 PSI | 410 |
Heat Deflection Temperature at 264 PSI | 392 |
Maximum Serving Temperature for Short Term | 380 |
Maximum Serving Temperature for Long Term | 338 |
Thermal Conductivity | 0.85 |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 3.10 x 10^5 |
Flammability Rating | V-0 |
Electric/Physical Properties | |
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Volume Resistivity | 1017 |
Surface Resistivity | 0 |
Dielectric Strength | 710 |
Specific Gravity | 1.27 |
Toughness | M109 |
Rockwell Hardness Shore D | 86 |
Water Absorption | 0.25 |