TECAPEEK® MT black polyetheretherketone
TECAPEEK MT black is a biocompatible PEEK suitable for use in medical applications. For more details see TECAPEEK MT natural.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
Color
black opaque
Alternative colors available:
beige
Density
1.31 g/cm3
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
Color
black opaque
Alternative colors available:
beige
Density
1.31 g/cm3
Features
- very good stress cracking resistance
- resistance against high energy radiation
- very good sterilisable
- excellent chemical resistance
- high thermal resistance
- good machinability
- very good slide and wear properties
- hydrolysis and superheated steam resistant
Industries
medical technology
food technology
mechanical engineering
food technology
mechanical engineering
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 650,000 | psi | 1% Sec, 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at yield | 16,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at break | 7,800 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at yield (tensile test) | 4.9 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at break (tensile test) | 40 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 26,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 600,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Compression strength | 17,500 | psi | @ 73 °F 10% strain |
ASTM D 695 |
| Compression modulus | 493,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Notched impact strength (Izod) | 0.95 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 256 |
| Rockwell hardness | 99 | M Scale | ASTM D 785 | |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.20 | @ 68 °F Static, 40 psi |
ASTM D 3702 | |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.25 | @ 68 °F Dynamic 40 psi 50 fpm |
ASTM D 3702 | |
| Wear (K) factor | 200 | *10-10 in3 -min/ft-lb-hr | 40 psi, 50 fpm | ASTM D 3702 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Melting temperature | 633 | °F | ||
| Deflection temperature | 320 | °F | @264 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Service temperature | 480 | °F | Long Term | |
| Service temperature | 572 | °F | short term | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 2.5 | *10-5 in/in/°F | < Tg, along flow | DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2 |
| Thermal conductivity | 2.01 | BTU-in/hr-ft2 -°F | ISO 22007-4:2008 |
Show/Hide Electrical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Surface resistivity | 1.0*1016 | Ω/square | ASTM D 257 | |
| Volume resistance | 4.9*1016 | Ω*cm | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 149 |
| Dielectric strength | 630 | V/mil | 0.1" thick IEC 60243-1 | |
| Dissipation factor | 0.003 | @ 73 °F, 1 MHz | DIN IEC 60250 | |
| Dielectric constant | 2.8 | @ 73 °F, 1 kHz | DIN IEC 60250 |
Show/Hide Other Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Limiting PV | 69000 | psi-fpm | ASTM D 3702 | |
| Moisture absorption | 0.45 | % | @ saturation, 73 °F | DIN EN ISO 62 |
| Moisture absorption | 0.02 | % | @ 24 hrs, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
| Flammability (UL94) | V0 |
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