VICTREX™ PEEK POLYMER 90HMF40

High performance thermoplastic material, 40% carbon fibre reinforced PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline, granules for injection moulding, easy flow, colour black.

Complex geometries with thinner cross sections or longer flow length where superior strength in a static or dynamic system is required. Excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, low coefficient of thermal expansion. Chemically resistant to aggressive environments.

Material Properties
Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density (Crystalline)	1.45	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Spiral Flow¹	10.0	cm	Internal Method
Molding Shrinkage²			ISO 294-4
Across Flow	0.40	%
Flow	0.0	%
Water Absorption (Saturation, 23°C)	0.30	%	ISO 62
Water Absorption Saturation (100°C)	0.40	%	ISO 62
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus (23°C)	43000	MPa	ISO 527-1
Tensile Stress			ISO 527-2
Break, 23°C	330	MPa
Break, 120°C	220	MPa
Break, 180°C	145	MPa
Break, 275°C	85.0	MPa
Tensile Strain (Break, 23°C)	1.2	%	ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (23°C)	37000	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress			ISO 178
23°C	475	MPa
120°C	350	MPa
180°C	220	MPa
275°C	120	MPa
Compressive Stress			ISO 604
23°C	310	MPa
120°C	250	MPa
200°C	120	MPa
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	8.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (23°C)	60.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1U
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	10.5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/A
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	60.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, 23°C)	88.5		ISO 868
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa, Unannealed)	349	°C	ISO 75-2/Af
Glass Transition Temperature (Onset)	143	°C	ISO 11357-2
Melting Temperature	343	°C	ISO 11357-3
CLTE - Flow			ISO 11359-2
> 143°C	1	ppm/K
< 143°C	3	ppm/K
CLTE - Average			ISO 11359-2
< 143°C	35	ppm/K
> 143°C	80	ppm/K
Thermal Conductivity			ISO 22007-4
23°C³	2.0	W/m/K
23°C⁴	4.3	W/m/K
Electrical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Volume Resistivity⁵ (23°C)	1.0E+5	ohms·cm	ASTM D4496
Fill Analysis	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Melt Viscosity (400°C)	300	Pa·s	ISO 11443

Typical Processing Information
Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Drying Temperature	120 to 150	°C
Drying Time	3.0 to 5.0	hr
Suggested Max Moisture	0.020	%
Hopper Temperature	< 100	°C
Rear Temperature	365	°C
Middle Temperature	370 to 375	°C
Front Temperature	380	°C
Nozzle Temperature	385	°C
Mould Temperature	190 to 200	°C
Injection Notes
Drying Temperature / Time: 150°C / 3h or 120°C / 5h (residual moisture <0.02%) Runner: Die / nozzle >3mm, manifold >3.5mm Gate: >2mm or 0.5 x part thickness Important notes: 1) Processing conditions quoted in our datasheets are typical of those used in our processing laboratories Data for mould shrinkage should be used for material comparison. Actual mould shrinkage values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration, and processing conditions. Mould shrinkage differs for along flow and across flow directions. “Along flow” direction is taken as the direction the molten material is travelling when it exits the gate and enters the mould. Mould shrinkage is expressed as a percent change in dimension of a specimen in relation to mould dimensions. 2) Data are generated in accordance with prevailing national, international and internal standards, and should be used for material comparison. Actual property values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration and processing conditions. Properties may also differ for along flow and across flow directions. Detailed data available on our website www.victrex.com or upon request.

Notes

¹Mould Temperature: 190°C, Melt Temperature: 380°C, 1.00 mm

²380°C nozzle, 190°C tool

³Average

⁴Along flow

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