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Chemical Resistance Properties

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of Peek 1000 (Polyetherether)

ASTM or UL TEST PROPERTY Metric English
PHYSICAL
ASTM D792 Specific Gravity 1.31 g/cc 1.31 g/cc
Immersion; ASTM D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.010% 0.010%
Immersion; ASTM D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.050% 0.050%
MECHANICAL
ASTM D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 110 MPa 16,000 psi
ASTM D638 Tensile Strength at 150°C (300°F) 20.7 MPa 3000
ASTM D638 Tensile Strength at 65°C (150°F) 82.7 MPa 12000 psi
 ASTM D638 Elongation at Break 40.0% 40.0%
 ASTM D638 Tensile Modulus 4.34 GPa 630 ksi
ASTM D790 Flexural Strength 172 PMa 25000 psi
ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus 4.14 GPa 600 ksi
10% Def.; ASTM D695 Compressive Strength 138 MPA 20000 psi
D695 Compressive Modulus 3.45 GPa 500 ksi
ASTM D785 Hardness, Rockwell M 100 100
ASTM D785 Hardness, Rockwell R 126 126
ASTM D2240 Hardness, Shore D 85 85
ASTM D256 Type A IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 0.320 J/cm 0.600 ft-lb/in
Dry vs. Steel; PTM55007 Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs. Steel) Dynamic .32 .32
4:1 safety factor; PTM 55007 Limiting PV (4:1 Safety Factor) (ft-lb-in2-min 0.298 MPa-m/sec 8500 psi-ft/min
PTM 55010 Wear Factor “k” x 10-10(in3-min/ft-lb-hr 755 x 10-8 mm³/N-M 375 x 10-10 in³-min/ft-lb-hr
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
46.8 µm/m-°C
@Temperature -40.0-149 °C
26.0 µin/in-°F
@Temperature -40.0 – 300 °F
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) 160 °C 320 °F
Crystalline, Peak; ASTM D3418 Melting Point (°F / °C) 340 °C 644 °F
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 249 °C 480 °F
C177 Thermal Conductivity 0.252 Wm-K 1.75 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F
UL94 Flammability Rating V-0 V-0
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick 18.9 kV/mm 480 kV/in
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz 3.3
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
3.3
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz 0.0030
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
0.0030
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
EOS/ESD S11.11 Surface Resistivity (ohms/square) >= 1.00e+13 ohm >= 1.00e+13 ohm
Chemical Resistance Properties
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3) Limited Limited
 – Acids, Weak Acceptable Acceptable
 – Alcohols Acceptable Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14) Acceptable Acceptable
Alkalies, Weak Acceptable Acceptable
 – Chlorinated Solvents Acceptable Acceptable
 – Conductive / Static Dissipative No No
 – Continuous Sunlight Limited Limited
 – Hot Water / Steam Acceptable Acceptable
 – Hydrocarbons – Aliphatic  Acceptable Acceptable
 – Hydrocarbons – Aromatic Acceptable Acceptable
 – Inorganic Salt Solutions Acceptable Acceptable
 – Ketones, Esters Acceptable Acceptable

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.