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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) ULTEM® UC3000 Polyetherimide, 30% 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	Metric	English	Comments
Specific Gravity	1.39 g/cc	0.0502 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength at Break	172 MPa	24900 psi	Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	4.4 %	4.4 %	Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	15.1 GPa	2190 ksi	(102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	234 MPa	33900 psi	at Break, (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	0.427 J/cm	0.8 ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Falling Dart Impact	6.89 J	5.08 ft-lb	ASTM D3763
Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity	20 ohm-cm	20 ohm-cm	ASTM D257
Surface Resistance	3000 ohm	3000 ohm	ASTM D257
Static Decay	Max 0.01 sec	Max 0.01 sec	5000V to <50V; FTMS101B
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	210 °C	410 °F	Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648
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	Max 24 hour	Max 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