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Ultem® Extended Properties

General   Comments Units  
Density   ASTM D792 g/cc 1.28
Melt Flow   1.05kg/190°C g/10 min 9
Water Absorption 24 hour ASTM D570 % 0.25
Mold Shrinkage     % 0.5
Water Absorption at Saturation Immersion ASTM D570/ ISO 62 % 1.25
Hardness,
Rockwell M
  ASTM D785 - 112
Hardness,
Rockwell R
  ASTM D785 - 125
         
Mechanical   Comments Units  
Tensile Strength Ultimate ASTM D638 MPa(psi) 105(15,228)
Elongation Break ASTM D638 % 80
Modulus of Elasticity   ASTM D638 GPa(ksi) 2.9(420)
Flexural Modulus   ASTM D790 GPa(ksi) 3.3(479)
Flexural Yield Strength   ASTM D790 MPa(psi) 150(21,700)
Izod Impact Strength Notched, at 23°C ASTM D256 J/cm 0.53
Izod Impact Strength Unnotched, at 23°C ASTM D256 J/cm 1.34
Compressive Yield Strength   ASTM D695 MPa(psi) 151(22,000)
Shear Strength   ASTM D732 MPa(psi) 103(15,000)
Fatigue Strength Flexural fatigue endurance limit, 50% RH, ASTM D672 MPa(psi) 32(4,641)
Fatigue Strength Flexural fatigue endurance limit, 50% RH, 1E+6 cycles ASTM D672 MPa(psi) 32(4,641)
Poissons Ratio   -   0.35
Coefficient of Friction Dynamic vs. carbon steel, 50mm/s (2in/s)     0.42
         
Thermal   Comments Units  
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion linear 20°C   µin/in-°F 31
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa ASTM D648 °F(°C) 392(200)
Melting Point   ASTM D3418 °F(°C) 639-798
(337-426)
Thermal Conductivity   - BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F (W/m-K) 0.90(0.22)
Flammability Rating, UL94 (5=V-0;4=V-1;3=V-2;1=HB) UL94 B 1(HB)
         
Electrical   Comments Units  
Electrical Resestivity   ASTM D257 Ohm-cm 1E+15
Dielectric Constant at 1MHz ASTM D150 - 3.7
Dielectric Strength, kV/mm 2.3mm (90 mils); Short Time ASTM D149 500 kV/in 19.7
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz ASTM D150 - 0.005
Arc Resistance   ASTM D495 sec 220


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