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PEEK-OPTIMA™ Natural LT3

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Peek-Optima™ Natural LT3 is the foundation polymer of the Peek-Optima product family, features nearly 15 years of implantation, in a diverse range of applications, and successful use in regulatory approved devices. Available in a range of forms, Peek-Optima Natural LT3 delivers a variety of high performance options virtually unmatched in a radiolucent implantable biomaterial.

Polymer Name: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Flexural Modulus: 4200.0 - 4200.0 MPa

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Viscosity0.16kNs/m2Capillary
Density1.3g/cm³ISO 1183
Tensile Strength (Yield)108MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation (Break)25%ISO 527
Flexural Modulus4.2GPaISO 178
Flexural Strength170MPaISO 178
Shear Strength88MPaASTM D732
Shear Modulus1GPaISO 15310
Compressive Strength135MPaISO 604
Poisson’s Ratio0.36N/AASTM D638
Rockwell Hardness99Scale MASTM D785
Izod Impact (Unnotched)No breakkJm-2ISO 180
Izod Impact (Notched)4.5kJm-2ISO 180
Relative Thermal Index260 (500)°C (°F)UL 746 B
Water Absorption (24 hours)0.5Wt. %ISO 62
Melt Temperature340 (644)°C (°F)DSC
Mold Shrinkage in Flow Direction1.3%Mold temp.
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Below Tg4.710-5°C-1ASTM D696
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Above Tg4.710-5°C-1ASTM D696