Polyetherimide

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Polyetherimide

Names
Other names PEI
Identifiers
CAS Number	61128-46-9 Y
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ECHA InfoCard	100.126.800
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Properties
Chemical formula	(C37H24O6N2)n
Molar mass	Variable
Appearance	Amber-to-transparent solid
Density	1.27 g/cm3
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
N  (what is YN ?)
Infobox references

Polyetherimide (PEI) is an amorphous, amber-to-transparent thermoplastic with characteristics similar to the related plastic PEEK. Relative to PEEK, PEI is cheaper, but is lower in impact strength and usable temperature.^[1]

Because of its adhesive properties and chemical stability it became a popular bed material for FFF 3D printers.

Structure[]

The molecular formula of the repeating unit of PEI is C₃₇H₂₄O₆N₂ and the molecular weight is 592.61 g/mol.^[2]

Properties[]

The glass transition temperature of PEI is 217 °C (422 °F). Its amorphous density at 25 °C is 1.27 g/cm³(.046 lb/in³). It is prone to stress cracking in chlorinated solvents. Polyetherimide is able to resist high temperatures with stable electrical properties over a wide range of frequencies. This high strength material offers excellent chemical resistance and ductile properties suitable for various applications, even those including steam exposure.^[3]

Ultem[]

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Ultem is a family of PEI products developed by Joseph G. Wirth at General Electric in the early 1980s. Since its acquisition of the GE Plastics Division in 2007, Ultem is manufactured by SABIC. Ultem resins are used in medical and chemical instrumentation due to their heat resistance, solvent resistance and flame resistance. Ultem 1000 (standard, unfilled polyetherimide) has a high dielectric strength, inherent flame resistance, and extremely low smoke generation. Ultem has high mechanical properties and performs in continuous use to 340 °F (170 °C) and is easily machined and fabricated with excellent strength and rigidity.^[4] Ultem 1000 has typical thermal conductivity of 0.22 W/m·K (but some sources give 0.122 W/m·K). It has "Questionable usage on alkaline solutions."^[5]

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