Ultem® Characteristics
Ultem® is the ideal thermoplastic choice for demanding, high-heat applications. This polyetherimide material can withstand continuous operating temperatures of 340° F while maintaining strength and rigidity. It is easily fabricated and bonded and offers excellent chemical resistance and high dielectric strength.
Ultem® is the high-performance polyetherimide material of choice for many aerospace, aircraft, medical and pharmaceutical applications. It offers exceptional mechanical properties and exhibits natural flame resistance and extremely low smoke generation.
- Heat, solvent and flame resistant
- High dielectric strength and stability
- Excellent mechanical properties
- Rigid and strong
- Exceptional resistance to environmental forces
Applications for Ultem®
- Jet engine components
- Microwaves
- Medical components
- Manifolds
- Electronic/electrical insulators
| Property | Metric | units | English | units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ||||||
| Density | 1.26e3 - 1.28e3 | kg/m^3 | 0.0455 - 0.0462 | lb/ft^3 | ||
| Mechanical | ||||||
| Yield Strength | 7.35e7 - 8.11e7 | Pa | 10.7 - 11.8 | ksi | ||
| Tensile Strength | 9.19e7 - 1.01e8 | Pa | 13.3 - 14.7 | ksi | ||
| Elongation | 0.558 - 0.645 | % strain | 55.8 - 64.5 | % strain | ||
| Hardness (Vickers) | 2.17e8 - 2.38e8 | Pa | 22.1 - 24.3 | HV | ||
| Impact Strength (notched) | 3.81e3 - 4.2e3 | J/m^2 | 1.81 - 2.0 | ft.lbf/in^2 | ||
| Fracture Toughness | 1.99e6 - 4.03e6 | Pa/m^0.5 | 1.81 - 3.67 | ksi/in^0.5 | ||
| Young's Modulus | 2.89e9 - 3.04e9 | Pa | 0.419 - 0.441 | 10^6 psi | ||
| Thermal | ||||||
| Max Service Temperature | 161 - 179 | °C | 322 - 354 | °F | ||
| Insulator or Conductor | Insulator | Insulator | ||||
| Specific Heat Capability | 1.47e3 - 1.53e3 | J/kg °C | 0.352 - 0.366 | BTU/lb. °F | ||
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 8.46e-5 - 1.01e-4 | strain/°C | 47 - 56 | µstrain/°F | ||
| Eco | ||||||
| CO2 Footprint | 6.93 - 7.66 | kg/kg | 6.93 - 7.66 | lb/lb | ||
| Recyclable | Yes | Yes |
