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VICTREX PC™ 101 Granules

High performance biocompatible thermoplastic material, PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline. Granules for injection moulding and extrusion, standard flow, specifically for drug delivery devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. Colour natural/beige.

Typical Application Areas
For use in applications requiring high strength, high stiffness, and high ductility. Suitable for drug delivery devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. As PEEK is hygroscopic, drying before use is recommended. Further information is available upon request.

VICTREX PC™ offers high performance for strength, chemical resistance, wear resistance, toughness and purity whilst being PFAS free.

Material Properties
Physical

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Density (Crystalline)

1.30

g/cm³

ISO 1183

Molding Shrinkage 1

ISO 294-4

Across Flow

1.3

%

Flow

0.90

%

Water Absorption (Saturation, 23°C)

0.45

%

ISO 62

CrystallinityDSC

35.0

%

Internal Method
Mechanical

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Tensile Modulus (23°C)

4000

MPa

ISO 527-1

Tensile Stress (Yield, 23°C)

98.0

MPa

ISO 527-2

Tensile Strain (Break, 23°C)

45

%

ISO 527-2

Flexural Modulus (23°C)

3800

MPa

ISO 178

Flexural Stress 2 (23°C)

165

MPa

ISO 178

Compressive Stress 3 (23°C)

125

MPa

ISO 604
Impact

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C)

7.0

kJ/m²

ISO 179/1eA

Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)

8.0

kJ/m²

ISO 180/A
Hardness

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Shore Hardness (Shore D, 23°C)

84.5

ISO 868
Thermal

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Glass Transition Temperature (Onset)

143

°C

ISO 11357-2

Melting Temperature

343

°C

ISO 11357-3

Recrystallization Temperature

293

°C

ISO 11357-3
Fill Analysis

Nominal Value

Unit

Test Method

Melt Viscosity (400°C, 1000 sec^-1)

350

Pa·s

Internal Method

Melt Stability400°C, 1000 sec^-1, 1 hr

1.0

%

Internal Method
Typical Processing Information
Injection

Nominal Value

Unit

Drying Temperature

120 to 150

°C

Drying Time

3.0 to 5.0

hr

Hopper Temperature

< 100

°C

Rear Temperature

355

°C

Middle Temperature

360 to 365

°C

Front Temperature

370

°C

Nozzle Temperature

375

°C

Mould Temperature

180 to 200

°C

Injection Notes

Drying Temperature/Time: 150 °C / 3 h or 120 °C / 5 h (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.

Storage Requirements
Store in original packaging away from direct sunlight and extremes of temperatures. Do not use if sealing tab is broken prior to opening.

Development Material
During qualification activities NFHI (Not For Human Implantation) grades are available upon request.

Detailed data available on our website www.victrex.com or upon request.

Notes
1375°C nozzle, 190°C tool
2At yield
3Notched

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