PEEK (Poly-ether-ether-ketone)
It is a thermoplastic of high performance, with compatible performance for the confection of orthopedic implants, due to the following characteristics: Biocompatibility Density closer to the human bone than the titanium; High Radiotransparency; Chemical and Mechanical resistance; Maintenance of its properties at high temperatures.
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Peek Properties:
PEEK is a semicrystalline thermoplastic with excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties that are retained to high temperatures. The Young's modulus is 3.6 GPa and its tensile strength 90 to 100 MPa. PEEK has a glass transition temperature at around 143 °C (289 °F) and melts around 343 °C (662 °F). It is highly resistant to thermal degradation as well as attack by both organic and aqueous environments. It is attacked by halogens and strong Bronsted and Lewis acids as well as some halogenated compounds and aromatic hydrocarbons at high temperatures.
Peek Applications:
Because of its robustness, PEEK is used to fabricate items used in demanding applications, including bearings, piston parts, pumps, compressor plate valves, and cable insulation. It is one of the few plastics compatible with ultra-high vacuum applications. PEEK is considered an advanced biomaterial used in medical implants. It is extensively used in the aerospace, automotive, teletronic, and chemical process industries.
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