Ultem Polyetheride (PEI)

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of ULTEM

ASTM or UL test

Property

Ultem 1000 Ultem 2300

unfilled
30% glass

PHYSICAL
D792
D570
D638
D638
D638
D790
D790
D695
D695
D785
D256
D696
D648
D3418
C177
UL94
D149
D150
D150
D257

Density (lb/in)
(g/cm)
Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%)
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength (psi)
Tensile Modulus (psi)
Tensile Elongation at Break (%)
Flexural Strength (psi)
Flexural Modulus (psi)
Compressive Strength (psi)
Compressive Modulus (psi)
Hardness, Rockwell
IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in)
THERMAL
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./F)
Heat Deflection Temp (F / C)
at 264 psi
Glass Transition Temp (F / C)
Max Operating Temp (F / C)
Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft-hr-F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-C)
Flammability Rating
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz
Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH

0.046
1.28
0.25

0.055
1.51
0.18

16,500
475,000
80
20,000
500,000
22,000
480,000
M112 / R125
0.5

17,000
800,000
3.0
30,000
900,000
32,000
620,000
M114 / R127
1.0

3.1

1.1

392 / 200
419 / 215
340 / 171

410 / 210
419 / 215
340 / 171

0.90
3.10
V-O

0.90
3.10
V-O

830
3.15
0.0013
6.7 x 1017

770
3.70
0.0015
3.0 x 1016

The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes
only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control.
All values at 73F (23C) unless otherwise noted.
ULTEM is a registered trademark of General Electric Company