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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.