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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

Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
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
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
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
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
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