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VICTREX™ PEEK POLYMER 450CA40

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

Applications for higher strength and stiffness in a static or dynamic system. 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)

1.44

g/cm³

ISO 1183

Spiral Flow 1

6.50

cm

Internal Method

Molding Shrinkage 2

ISO 294-4

Across Flow

0.50

%

Flow

0.10

%

Water Absorption (Saturation, 23°C)

0.25

%

ISO 62

Water Absorption - Saturation (100°C)

0.45

%

ISO 62
Mechanical

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Tensile Modulus (23°C)

35000

MPa

ISO 527-1

Tensile Stress

ISO 527-2

Break, 23°C

285

MPa

Break, 125°C

175

MPa

Break, 175°C

105

MPa

Break, 275°C

65.0

MPa

Tensile Strain (Break, 23°C)

1.5

%

ISO 527-2

Flexural Modulus (23°C)

30000

MPa

ISO 178

Flexural Stress

ISO 178

23°C

425

MPa

125°C

290

MPa

175°C

160

MPa

275°C

90.0

MPa

Compressive Stress

ISO 604

23°C

360

MPa

120°C

230

MPa

200°C

90.0

MPa

250°C

60.0

MPa

Impact

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)

11.0

kJ/m²

ISO 180/A

Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)

20.0

kJ/m²

ISO 180
Hardness

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Shore Hardness (Shore D, 23°C)

88.0

ISO 868
Thermal

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Glass Transition Temperature

ISO 11357-2

Onset

143

°C

Midpoint

150

°C

Melting Temperature

343

°C

ISO 11357-3

CLTE - Flow

ISO 11359-2

< 143°C

5

ppm/K

> 143°C

8

ppm/K

CLTE - Average

ISO 11359-2

< 143°C

35

ppm/K

> 143°C

90

ppm/K

Electrical

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Volume Resistivity 3 (23°C)

1.0E+5

ohms·cm

ASTM D4496
Flammability

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Glow Wire Flammability Index (2.0 mm)

960

°C

IEC 60695-2-12
Fill Analysis

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Melt Viscosity (400°C)

850

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

Hopper Temperature

< 100

°C

Rear Temperature

380

°C

Middle Temperature

390 to 395

°C

Front Temperature

400

°C

Nozzle Temperature

405

°C

Mould Temperature

190 to 210

°C

Injection Notes

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: 200°C, Melt Temperature: 405°C, 1.00 mm
2405°C nozzle, 200°C tool
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