TECAPEEK® MT natural polyetheretherketone

Unfilled PEEK medical

Medical PEEK natural is suitable for use in medical applications and combines the excellent property profile of standard PEEK with requirements for biocompatibility. Victrex® PEEK polymer is used for these materials and processed in compliance with the relevant product quality requirements for use in medical applications. The respective stock shapes are tested  for their biocompatibility according to ISO 10993, and show exceptional resistance to repeated steam autoclaving without loss of dimensional stability or physical properties.
In addition, TECAPEEK MT natural is tested according to USP Class VI.  TECAPEEK MT can be ordered in a wide range of color options and dimensions. TECAPEEK MT XRO is made with a contrast additive, that makes it suitable for minimally invasive surgical procedures as an X-ray opaque material.

Facts

Chemical designation
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
Color
beige
Alternative colors available
black
Density
1.31 g/cm3

Main Features

  • very good sterilisable
  • good slide and wear properties
  • hydrolysis and superheated steam resistant
  • excellent chemical resistance
  • high creep resistance
  • very good stress cracking resistance
  • good machinability
  • resistance against high energy radiation

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Coefficient of friction 0.20 - @ 68 °F ASTM D 3702
    Rockwell hardness 99 lbs/in^2 M Scale ASTM D 785
    Notched impact strength (Izod) 0.95 ftlbsin @ 73 °F ASTM D 256
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    600,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Flexural strength 26,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 4.9 % @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 30 % @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Tensile strength at yield 16,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    650,000 psi 1% Sec, 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Compression strength 20,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 695
    Wear (K) factor 200 *10^-10 in^3 - min/f 40 psi, 50 fpm ASTM D 3702
    Tensile strength at break 8,900 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Compression modulus 493,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 695
    Coefficient of friction 0.25 - @ 68 °F, ASTM D 3702
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Thermal conductivity 2.01 BTU-in/hr-ft^2 - deg ISO 22007-4:2008
    Deflection temperature 320 F @264 psi ASTM D 648
    Service temperature 480 F Long Term -
    Melting temperature 633 F -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 2.5 *10^-5 in/in / degre < Tg, along fllow DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Service temperature 572 F short term -
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Dielectric strength 630 V/mil 0.1" thick IEC 60243-1 -
    surface resistivity 1.0*1016 Ω/square ASTM D 257
    volume resistance 4.9*1016 Ω*cm @ 73 °F ASTM D 149
    Dielectric constant 2.8 - @ 73 °F, 1 kHz DIN IEC 60250
    Dissipation factor 0.003 - @ 73 °F, 1 MHz DIN IEC 60250
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Moisture absorption 0.45 % @ saturation, 73 °F DIN EN ISO 62
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - -
    Moisture absorption 0.02 % @ 24 hrs, 73 °F ASTM D 570
    Limiting PV 69000 psi-fpm ASTM D 3702

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