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SABIC Innovative Plastics ULTEM® HTX1050F Polyetherimide, Unfilled, Injection/Extrusion Grade
Subcategory: 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:
Data for 3.2 mm (1/8 in) samples unless otherwise noted. Data provided by GE Plastics.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.26 g/cc | 0.0455 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | |
| Melt Flow | 8 g/10 min | 8 g/10 min | 335°C/6.6kg; ASTM D1238 | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 91 MPa | 13200 psi | ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 60 % | 60 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.8 GPa | 406 ksi | 6.4 mm sample; ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 134 MPa | 19400 psi | ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 1.9 J/cm | 3.56 ft-lb/in | 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D256 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 200 °C | 392 °F | 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) sample; ASTM D648 | |
Processing Properties | ||||
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| Processing Temperature | 348 - 371 °C | 658 - 700 °F | Suggested injection molding melt temperature | |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 162 °C | 275 - 324 °F | ||
| Drying Temperature | 135 °C | 275 °F | ||
| Dry Time | 4 - 6 hour | 4 - 6 hour | 10 hr Max. | |
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