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PEEK

One of the highest performance polymers currently available in 3D printing. PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) offers a wide range of desirable mechanical, thermal, chemical, radiation, and tribological properties, making the polymer a top choice for high-demand aerospace, space, oil and gas, medical, and industrial applications.

Highlights

Density
1.29 g/cm³
Tensile Strength
85 MPa
Tensile Modulus
3.12 GPa
Heat Deflection
240 °C
Chemical Resistance
10 / 10

Key
Characteristics

  • High mechanical strength
  • Extreme chemical resistance
  • Extreme thermal resistance
  • Excellent radiation resistance
  • Dimensionally stable under extreme thermal cycling
  • High abrasion & wear resistance
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Bio-compatible grades available

Properties

KetaSpire® MS NT1 (PEEK)

Properties Value Method
Tensile Modulus 3,120 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
Yield 85 MPa ASTM D638
Break 48 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation
Yield 4.8% ASTM D638
Break 26% ASTM D638
Properties Value Method
Notched Izod Impact 81 J/m ASTM D256
Properties Value Method
Continuous Use Temperature 240°C -

*Typical properties - these are not to be construed as specifications

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