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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) (PEEK): plastics engineering material. Density 1320 kg/m³. Yield 100 MPa, ultimate 100 MPa. Elastic modulus 3.6 GPa.
plastics
Specification
- Name
- PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
- Category
- plastics
- Designation
- PEEK
- Applications
- Aerospace components, Medical implants, Bearings, Seals, Wire coating
- Notes
- Premium engineering plastic. Continuous use to 250°C. Biocompatible. Very expensive.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1320 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Yield | 100 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 100 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 3.6 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.4 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 47 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 320 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 343 °C |
| Hardness | Rockwell B: M99 |