LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) ULTEM® UC1200 Polyetherimide, 12% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; Polyetherimide; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.
Material Notes:
High modulus with ESD characteristics for high-heat applications. - Features: High Heat Resistance, ESD Protection
- Forms: Pellets
- Processing Method: Injection Molding
Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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| Specific Gravity | 1.32 g/cc | 0.0477 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0012 - 0.0022 cm/cm | 0.0012 - 0.0022 in/in | 3.18 mm; ASTM D955 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm | 0.003 - 0.005 in/in | 3.18 mm; ASTM D955 |
| Melt Flow | 7.5 g/10 min | 7.5 g/10 min | 337°C / 6.6kg; ASTM D1238 |
Mechanical Properties |
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| Tensile Strength at Break | 131 MPa | 19000 psi | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 131 MPa | 19000 psi | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 5.1 % | 5.1 % | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 5.1 % | 5.1 % | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 8.14 GPa | 1180 ksi | 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 7.83 GPa | 1140 ksi | (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 8.27 GPa | 1200 ksi | (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength | 193 MPa | 28000 psi | at Break, (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength | 221 MPa | 32100 psi | at Break, (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.374 J/cm | 0.701 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 4.16 J/cm | 7.79 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Falling Dart Impact | 6.21 J | 4.58 ft-lb | ASTM D3763 |
Electrical Properties |
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| Volume Resistivity | 400 ohm-cm | 400 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Surface Resistance | 200000 ohm | 200000 ohm | ASTM D257 |
| Static Decay | Max 0.01 sec | Max 0.01 sec | 5000V to <50V; FTMS101B |
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 30 - 59 sec | 30 - 59 sec | (3.18 mm) (PLC = 2); UL 746 |
| High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 30 - 59 arcs | 30 - 59 arcs | (3.18 mm) (PLC = 2); UL 746 |
Thermal Properties |
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| CTE, linear 20°C | 14 µm/m-°C | 7.78 µin/in-°F | -18 to 149°C; ASTM D696 |
| CTE, linear 20°C | 14 µm/m-°C | 7.78 µin/in-°F | -40 to 38°C; ASTM D696 |
| CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 32 µm/m-°C | 17.8 µin/in-°F | -40 to 38°C; ASTM D696 |
| CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 40 µm/m-°C | 22.2 µin/in-°F | -18 to 149°C; ASTM D696 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 213 °C | 415 °F | Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 209 °C | 408 °F | Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 210 °C | 410 °F | Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648 |
| Vicat Softening Point | 214 °C | 417 °F | Rate B; ASTM D1525 |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 105 °C | 221 °F | UL746 |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 105 °C | 221 °F | UL746 |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 105 °C | 221 °F | UL746 |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | V-0 | (1.57 mm) UL File Number (USA) E121562 |
Processing Properties |
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| Rear Barrel Temperature | 360 - 421 °C | 680 - 790 °F | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 371 - 421 °C | 700 - 790 °F | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 382 - 427 °C | 720 - 801 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 377 - 421 °C | 711 - 790 °F | |
| Melt Temperature | 382 - 427 °C | 720 - 801 °F | |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 163 °C | 275 - 325 °F | |
| Drying Temperature | 149 °C | 300 °F | |
| Dry Time | 4 - 24 hour | 4 - 24 hour | |
| Moisture Content | 0.02 % | 0.02 % | Suggested |
| Back Pressure | 0.345 - 0.689 MPa | 50 - 99.9 psi | |
| Clamp Pressure | 41 - 69 MPa | 5950 - 10000 psi | |
| Shot Size | 40 - 60 % | 40 - 60 % | Suggested |
| Vent Depth | 0.0025 - 0.0076 cm | 0.000984 - 0.00299 in | |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 rpm | 40 - 70 rpm | |
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