PEI (Polyetherimide) is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic tremendous mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.
More about PEI (ULTEM™) »Excellent dimensional stability
Good UV and hydrolysis resistance
Transparent to visible infrared and microwave radiation
Inherent flame retardancy
Physical Properties
| UNITS | ASTM TEST |
PEI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 10700 – 15600 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 16700 – 25700 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 0.38 – 1.4 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 385 – 446 |
| Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.25 – 0.27 |
| Compressive strength | psi | D695 | 102 – 22600 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in°F) | D696 | 3.0E-5 to 3.1E-5 |
| Coefficient of friction | D1894 | 0.23 – 0.30 | |
| Taber Abrasion Resistance | mg | D1044 | 9.25 – 10.7 |
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