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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	Original Value		Comments
Specific Gravity	1.32 g/cc		ASTM D792
Linear Mold Shrinkage	0.0012 - 0.0022 cm/cm		3.18 mm; ASTM D955
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse	0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm		3.18 mm; ASTM D955
Melt Flow	7.5 g/10 min		337°C / 6.6kg; ASTM D1238
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength at Break	131 MPa		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	131 MPa		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	5.1 %		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	5.1 %		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	8.14 GPa		5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	7.83 GPa		(50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	8.27 GPa		(102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	193 MPa		at Break, (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	221 MPa		at Break, (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	0.374 J/cm		ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Unnotched	4.16 J/cm		ASTM D256
Falling Dart Impact	6.21 J		ASTM D3763
Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity	400 ohm-cm		ASTM D257
Surface Resistance	200000 ohm		ASTM D257
Static Decay	Max 0.01 sec		5000V to <50V; FTMS101B
Hot Wire Ignition, HWI	30 - 59 sec		(3.18 mm) (PLC = 2); UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI	30 - 59 arcs		(3.18 mm) (PLC = 2); UL 746
Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 20°C	14 µm/m-°C		-18 to 149°C; ASTM D696
CTE, linear 20°C	14 µm/m-°C		-40 to 38°C; ASTM D696
CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow	32 µm/m-°C		-40 to 38°C; ASTM D696
CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow	40 µm/m-°C		-18 to 149°C; ASTM D696
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	213 °C		Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	209 °C		Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	210 °C		Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	214 °C		Rate B; ASTM D1525
UL RTI, Electrical	105 °C		UL746
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact	105 °C		UL746
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact	105 °C		UL746
Flammability, UL94	V-0		(1.57 mm) UL File Number (USA) E121562
Processing Properties
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	4 - 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