PEKK (polyetheretherketone) 60/40 is a high-performance aromatic polyketone thermoplastic that combines excellent thermal stability with mechanical strength, making it suitable for demanding structural applications. It is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors where components must withstand elevated temperatures, chemical exposure, and mechanical loading without significant degradation. Engineers select PEKK over lower-performing thermoplastics (like PPS or PEEK alternatives) when thermal limits, dimensional stability, and long-term performance in harsh environments are critical design constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 115.0 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 4.000 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 438 | K | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 578 | K | — |
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