VICTREX™ PEEK POLYMER 450CA40

High performance thermoplastic material, 40% carbon fibre reinforced PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline, granules for injection moulding and extrusion, low flow, colour black.

Applications for higher strength and stiffness in a static or dynamic system. Excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, low coefficient of thermal expansion. Chemically resistant to aggressive environments.

Material Properties
Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density (Crystalline)	1.44	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Spiral Flow¹	6.50	cm	Internal Method
Molding Shrinkage²			ISO 294-4
Across Flow	0.50	%
Flow	0.10	%
Water Absorption (Saturation, 23°C)	0.25	%	ISO 62
Water Absorption Saturation (100°C)	0.45	%	ISO 62
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus (23°C)	35000	MPa	ISO 527-1
Tensile Stress			ISO 527-2
Break, 23°C	285	MPa
Break, 125°C	175	MPa
Break, 175°C	105	MPa
Break, 275°C	65.0	MPa
Tensile Strain (Break, 23°C)	1.5	%	ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (23°C)	30000	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress			ISO 178
23°C	425	MPa
125°C	290	MPa
175°C	160	MPa
275°C	90.0	MPa
Compressive Stress			ISO 604
23°C	360	MPa
120°C	230	MPa
200°C	90.0	MPa
250°C	60.0	MPa
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	10.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180/A
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	20.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, 23°C)	88.0		ISO 868
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature			ISO 11357-2
Onset	143	°C
Midpoint	150	°C
Melting Temperature	343	°C	ISO 11357-3
CLTE - Flow			ISO 11359-2
< 143°C	5	ppm/K
> 143°C	8	ppm/K
CLTE - Average			ISO 11359-2
< 143°C	35	ppm/K
> 143°C	90	ppm/K
Electrical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Volume Resistivity³ (23°C)	1.0E+5	ohms·cm	ASTM D4496
Flammability	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Glow Wire Flammability Index (2.0 mm)	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Fill Analysis	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Melt Viscosity (400°C)	850	Pa·s	ISO 11443

Typical Processing Information
Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Drying Temperature	120 to 150	°C
Drying Time	3.0 to 5.0	hr
Suggested Max Moisture	0.020	%
Hopper Temperature	< 100	°C
Rear Temperature	380	°C
Middle Temperature	390 to 395	°C
Front Temperature	400	°C
Nozzle Temperature	405	°C
Mould Temperature	190 to 210	°C
Injection Notes
Drying Temperature / Time: 150°C / 3h or 120°C / 5h (residual moisture <0.02%) Runner: Die / nozzle >3mm, manifold >3.5mm Gate: >2mm or 0.5 x part thickness Important notes: 1) Processing conditions quoted in our datasheets are typical of those used in our processing laboratories Data for mould shrinkage should be used for material comparison. Actual mould shrinkage values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration, and processing conditions. Mould shrinkage differs for along flow and across flow directions. “Along flow” direction is taken as the direction the molten material is travelling when it exits the gate and enters the mould. Mould shrinkage is expressed as a percent change in dimension of a specimen in relation to mould dimensions. 2) Data are generated in accordance with prevailing national, international and internal standards, and should be used for material comparison. Actual property values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration and processing conditions. Properties may also differ for along flow and across flow directions. Detailed data available on our website www.victrex.com or upon request.

Notes

¹Mould Temperature: 200°C, Melt Temperature: 405°C, 1.00 mm

²405°C nozzle, 200°C tool

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