VICTREX CT 100 GRA

High performance thermoplastic material, unreinforced PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline, granules for injection moulding and extrusion, colour natural.

Applications at very low temperatures. Wear and erosion resistant and chemically resistant to aggressive environments

Material Properties
Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density (Crystalline)	1.30	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Spiral Flow			Internal Method
--¹	19.0	cm
--²	63.0	cm
--³	70.0	cm
Molding Shrinkage⁴			ISO 294-4
Across Flow	1.3	%
Flow	0.90	%
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress			ISO 527-2
Yield, 23°C	95.0	MPa
Break, -196°C	200	MPa
Tensile Strain			ISO 527-2
Break, -196°C	8.0	%
Break, 23°C	32	%
Flexural Modulus			ISO 178
-196°C	5400	MPa
23°C	3500	MPa
Flexural Stress			ISO 178
-196°C	435	MPa
23°C	150	MPa
3.5% Strain, 23°C	120	MPa
Compressive Stress			ISO 604
-196°C	305	MPa
23°C	120	MPa
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength	7.2	kJ/m²	ISO 180
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, 23°C)	84.0		ISO 868
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (Onset)	143	°C	ISO 11357-2
Melting Temperature	343	°C	ISO 11357-3
CLTE - Flow
-165°C	42	ppm/K	DIN 51909
< 143°C	45	ppm/K	ISO 11359-2
CLTE - Average			ISO 11359-2
< 143°C	65	ppm/K
> 143°C	160	ppm/K
Thermal Conductivity
-165°C⁵	0.15	W/m/K	Internal Method
23°C⁶	0.32	W/m/K	ISO 22007-4
Fill Analysis	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Melt Viscosity (400°C)	550	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	375	°C
Middle Temperature	380 to 385	°C
Front Temperature	390	°C
Nozzle Temperature	395	°C
Mould Temperature	170 to 200	°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: >1mm 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: 180°C, Melt Temperature: 395°C, 1.00 mm

²Mould Temperature: 180°C, Melt Temperature: 395°C, 3.00 mm

³Mould Temperature: 180°C, Melt Temperature: 415°C, 3.00 mm

⁴375°C nozzle, 180°C tool

⁵Average

⁶Along flow