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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

plastics

plastics

Source Details

Id

plastic-peek

Name

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

Category

plastics

Designation

PEEK

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 1320,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthYield": {
    "value": 100,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 100,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 3.6,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.4,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 0.25,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 47,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 320,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 343,
    "unit": "°C"
  },
  "hardness": {
    "rockwellB": "M99"
  }
}
Applications

Aerospace components, Medical implants, Bearings, Seals, Wire coating

Notes

Premium engineering plastic. Continuous use to 250°C. Biocompatible. Very expensive.