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Ultem 1000 Technical Property Data
Ultem* l000 polyetherimide
is an amorphous, high-performance polymer with exceptional flame and heat
resistance. It performs continuously to 340°F (171°C), making it ideal for
high strength/high heat applications, and those requiring consistent dielectric
properties over a wide frequency range. It is hydrolysis resistant, highly
resistant to acidic solutions and capable of withstanding multiple autoclaving
cycles.
Ultem 100 is FDA and USP Class VI compliant. FDA
compliant colors of Ultem are also available on a custom basis. Ultem commonly
is machined into parts for reusable medical devices, analytical instrumentation,
electrical/electronic insulators and a variety of structural components
requiring high strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.
| Physical Properties |
Metric |
English |
Comments |
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| Density |
1.28 g/cc |
0.0462 lb/in³ |
ASTM
D792 |
| Water
Absorption |
0.25 % |
0.25 % |
24
hour immersion; ASTM D570 |
| Moisture
Absorption at Equilibrium |
0.2 % |
0.2 % |
Water
Vapor Regained |
| Water
Absorption at Saturation |
1.25 % |
1.25 % |
Immersion;
ASTM D570 |
| Outgassing - Total
Mass Loss |
0.4 % |
0.4 % |
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| Collected
Volatile Condensable Material |
0 % |
0 % |
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Chemical Properties |
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| Ionic Impurities -
Na (Sodium) |
6.4 ppm |
6.4 ppm |
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| Ionic
Impurities - K (Potassium) |
0.1 ppm |
0.1 ppm |
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| Ionic Impurities -
Fe (Iron) |
0.7 ppm |
0.7 ppm |
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Mechanical Properties |
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| Hardness,
Rockwell M |
112 |
112 |
ASTM
D785 |
| Hardness, Rockwell
R |
125 |
125 |
ASTM
D785 |
| Hardness,
Shore D |
86 |
86 |
ASTM
D2240 |
| Tensile Strength,
Ultimate |
114 MPa |
16500 psi |
ASTM
D638 |
| Elongation
at Break |
80 % |
80 % |
ASTM
D638 |
| Tensile Modulus |
3.45 GPa |
500 ksi |
ASTM
D638 |
| Flexural
Modulus |
3.45 GPa |
500 ksi |
ASTM
D790 |
| Flexural Yield
Strength |
138 MPa |
20000 psi |
ASTM
D790 |
| Compressive
Yield Strength |
152 MPa |
22000 psi |
10%
Deflection; ASTM D695 |
| Machinability |
30 % |
30 % |
QEPP
10 to 100 scale |
| Shear
Strength |
103 MPa |
15000 psi |
ASTM
D732 |
| Compressive
Modulus |
3.31 GPa |
480 ksi |
ASTM
D695 |
| Coefficient
of Friction |
0.42 |
0.42 |
Dynamic;
Dry vs. Steel; PTM55007 |
| K (wear) Factor |
2900 |
2900 |
10-10
in3-min/lb-ft-hr; PTM55007 |
| Limiting
Pressure Velocity |
0.0657 MPa-m/sec |
1875 psi-ft/min |
PTM55007 |
| Izod Impact,
Notched |
0.267 J/cm |
0.5 ft-lb/in |
ASTM
D256A |
Electrical Properties |
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| Surface
Resistivity per Square |
Min
1e+013 ohm |
Min
1e+013 ohm |
EOS/ESD
S11.11 |
| Dielectric
Constant |
3.15 |
3.15 |
1
MHz; ASTM D150(2) |
| Dielectric
Strength |
32.7 kV/mm |
830 V/mil |
Short
Term; ASTM D149(2) |
| Dissipation Factor |
0.0013 |
0.0013 |
1
MHz; ASTM D150(2) |
Thermal Properties |
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| CTE,
linear 68°F |
55.8 µm/m-°C |
31 µin/in-°F |
ASTM
E831 (TMA) |
| Thermal
Conductivity |
0.122 W/m-K |
0.85 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
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| Maximum
Service Temperature, Air |
171 °C |
340 °F |
Continuous
Service Without Load |
| Deflection
Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) |
204 °C |
400 °F |
ASTM
D648 |
| Glass
Temperature |
215 °C |
419 °F |
ASTM
D3418 |
| Flammability, UL94 |
V-0 |
V-0 |
UL94 |
Descriptive Properties |
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| Compliance - Canada AG |
Not Compliant |
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| Compliance - Dairy
3A |
Not
Compliant |
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| Compliance - FDA |
Compliant |
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| Compliance - NSF |
Compliant |
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| Compliance - USDA |
Compliant |
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| Compliance - USP
Class VI |
Compliant |
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| Service in Alcohols |
Acceptable |
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| Service in Aliphatic
Hydrocarbons |
Limited |
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| Service in Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Unacceptable |
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| Service in
Chlorinated Solvents |
Unacceptable |
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| Service in Continuous Sunlight |
Acceptable |
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| Service in Ethers |
Acceptable |
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| Service in Inorganic Salt Solutions |
Acceptable |
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| Service in Ketones |
Unacceptable |
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| Service in Steam |
Acceptable |
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| Service in Strong
Acids |
Unacceptable |
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| Service in Strong Alkalies |
Unacceptable |
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| Service in Weak
Acids |
Acceptable |
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| Service in Weak Alkalies |
Acceptable |
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