LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) ULTEM® SMU5835 Polyetherimide, 25% 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 shielding/ conductive characteristics for high-heat applications. - Features: Electrically Conductive, High Heat Resistance, High Strength
- 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 | 1.36 g/cc | 0.0491 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength at Break | 183 MPa | 26500 psi | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 4.6 % | 4.6 % | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 13.9 GPa | 2020 ksi | (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790 |
Flexural Yield Strength | 234 MPa | 33900 psi | (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.534 J/cm | 1 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
Electrical Properties |
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Surface Resistance | 4000 ohm | 4000 ohm | ASTM D257 |
Static Decay | Max 0.01 sec | Max 0.01 sec | 5000V to <50V; FTMS101B |
Thermal Properties |
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Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 211 °C | 412 °F | Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648 |
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 | Max 24 hour | Max 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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