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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

Physical Properties	Original Value		Comments
Specific Gravity	1.36 g/cc		ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength at Break	183 MPa		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	4.6 %		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	13.9 GPa		(102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Yield Strength	234 MPa		(102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	0.534 J/cm		ASTM D256
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistance	4000 ohm		ASTM D257
Static Decay	Max 0.01 sec		5000V to <50V; FTMS101B
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	211 °C		Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648
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	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