Tempalux®
(polyetherimide)
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An amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide, stock shapes from ULTEM® resin possess a
combination of useful characteristics, including high strength at elevated temperatures, high
modulus, and broad chemical resistance. Tempalux stock shapes are inherently flame resistant
with low smoke emission. Tempalux stock shapes display property retention and resistance to
environmental stress cracking when exposed to a wide variety of chemicals. The standard
color of Tempalux stock shapes is light amber. Glass filled grades appear tan or greenish in color.
Tempalux rod, slab, and tubular bar are air annealed for stress relief.
The following physical property information is based on typical values of the base polyetherimide
resin (PEI).
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| Electrical Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
ASTM D149 |
831 |
| Dielectric Constant @ 1kHz |
- |
ASTM D150 |
3.15 |
| Dissipation Factor @ 1 kHz |
- |
ASTM D150 |
0.0013 |
| Volume Resistivity |
ohm•cm |
ASTM D257 |
1.0 x 1017 |
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| Mechanical Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Tensile Strength @yeild |
psi |
ASTM D638 |
15,200 |
| Tensile Strength @break |
psi |
ASTM D638 |
- |
| Tensile Modulus |
psi |
ASTM D638 |
430,000 |
| Tensile Elongation @yield |
% |
ASTM D638 |
7.0 |
| Tensile Elongation @break |
% |
ASTM D638 |
60.0 |
| Flexural Strength @yield |
psi |
ASTM D790 |
22,000 |
| Flexural Modulus |
psi |
ASTM D790 |
480,000 |
| Compressive Strength @ yield |
psi |
ASTM D695 |
21,900 |
| Compressive Modulus |
psi |
ASTM D695 |
480,000 |
| Izod Impact Strength Un-notched |
ft·lbs/in |
ASTM D256 |
25.0 |
| Izod Impact Strength Notched @ 73°F |
ft·lbs/in |
ASTM D256 |
1.0 |
| Hardness (R, M, L or D) |
- |
ASTM D7852, D2240 |
M109 |
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| Optical Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Haze |
% |
ASTM D1746 |
- |
| Transparency |
% |
ASTM D1746 |
- |
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| Other Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Specific Gravity |
- |
ASTM D792 |
1.27 |
| Water Absorption @24 hours |
% |
ASTM D570 |
0.25 |
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| Thermal Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @66 psi |
°F |
ASTM D648 |
410 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi |
°F |
ASTM D648 |
392 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F |
ASTM D696 |
3.1 X 10-5 |
| Flammability Rating-UL94 |
- |
- |
@ .75"
5VA |
| Thermal Conductivity |
(BTU•in)/(hr•ft2•°F) |
ASTM C177 |
1.53 |
| Limiting Oxygen Index |
% |
ASTM D2863 |
47.0 |
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| Applications Include: |
| Burn-in test sockets |
| Connectors |
| Automotive components |
| Valves, electrical fittings |
| Advantages of Tempalux®: |
| Inherent flame resistance |
| Extremely low NBS smoke evolution |
| Superior limiting oxygen index |
| Exceptional tensile and flexural
strength |
| Broad chemical resistance |
| UV stable |
| FDA compliant |
| Manufacturing Capabilities: |
| Rod: 1/4” to 8” diameter |
| Sheet: .035” to 1/4” thick |
| Slab: 3/8” to 4” thick |
| Film: .001” to .029” thick |
| Color/Grades: |
| Amber |
| (custom colors available) |
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*In addition to our standard capabilities, Westlake also
has the ability to process custom resins in various sizes
and colors with some exceptions.
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ULTEM® is a resgistered trademark of GE Plastics
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