PI (Polyimide), is an imidized material with a continuous use temperature range of up to 304° C. Considered an extreme performance material, with tremendous heat resistance, lubricity, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance.
More about PI »Highly temperature resistant
Light weight
Good thermal stability
Flame retardant
Chemical resistant
Wear resistant
Creep resistant
Good electrical properties
Physical Properties
UNITS | ASTM Test | PI | |
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Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 13,900 – 22,600 |
Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 400,000 – 1,300,000 |
Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 0.79 – 1.6 |
Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 451 – 494 |
Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.60 – 0.62 |
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in°F) | D696 | 8.9E-6 to 3.2E-5 |
*Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.