LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) ULTEM® SMU5852 Polyetherimide, 30% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement, 15% PTFE Lubricant
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:
- Features: Lubricated, Electrically Conductive, Good Wear Resistance
- Forms: Pellets
- Processing Method: Injection Molding
Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.
Mechanical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Tensile Strength at Break | 141 MPa | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 4 % | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 14.1 GPa | (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790 |
Flexural Yield Strength | 192 MPa | (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.427 J/cm | ASTM D256 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 2 J/cm | Reverse; ASTM D256 |
Izod Impact, Unnotched | 3.2 J/cm | ASTM D256 |
Falling Dart Impact | 7.68 J | ASTM D3763 |
Electrical Properties |
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Volume Resistivity | 75 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
Surface Resistance | 5000 ohm | ASTM D257 |
Static Decay | Max 0.01 sec | 5000V to <50V; FTMS101B |
Thermal Properties |
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Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 211 °C | Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648 |
Processing Properties |
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Rear Barrel Temperature | 360 - 421 °C | |
Middle Barrel Temperature | 371 - 421 °C | |
Front Barrel Temperature | 382 - 427 °C | |
Nozzle Temperature | 377 - 421 °C | |
Melt Temperature | 382 - 427 °C | |
Mold Temperature | 135 - 163 °C | |
Drying Temperature | 149 °C | |
Dry Time | Max 24 hour | |
Moisture Content | 0.02 % | Suggested |
Back Pressure | 0.345 - 0.689 MPa | |
Clamp Pressure | 41 - 69 MPa | |
Shot Size | 40 - 60 % | Suggested |
Vent Depth | 0.0025 - 0.0076 cm | |
Screw Speed | 40 - 70 rpm | |
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