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UTEC® 6540
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC6540, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC6540's advanced molecular structure can provide unmatched properties, including superior abrasion resistance, outstanding impact strength, and a low coefficient of friction, making it an ideal self-lubricating material for various industrial applications.\n\nKey Features of Products Produced with UTEC6540 Resin:\nUltra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 8 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC6540 resin are incredibly strong and durable.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Equipment & Parts
Product Families
Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- UTEC
- Polymer Name
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding, Ram Extrusion
- Average Particle Size
- 225.0 microns
- Average Molecular Weight
- 8,000,000.0 g/mol
- Markets
- Industrial
- Soluble In
- Organic Solvent Soluble
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Azo Colorants-free
- Azo Dyes-free
- Biocides-free
- Bisphenol A-free
- Bisphenol B-free
- Bisphenol F-Free
- Bisphenol S-Free
- Carbon Black-free
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Extremely High Molecular Weight
- Good Impact Strength
- Impact Resistance
- Low Coefficient of Friction
- Low Friction
- Self Lubricating
- Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Molecular Weight | 8.0x10⁶ | g/mol | Internal Method |
| Average Particle Size (Dp50) | 190 | μm | ASTM D 1921 |
| Bulk Density | 0.45 | g/cm³ | ASTM D 1895 |
| Density | 0.925 | g/cm³ | ASTM D 792 |
| Intrinsic Viscosity | 28 | dL/g | ASTM D 4020 |
Table 2 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charpy Impact Strength | min. 100 | kJ/m² | ISO 11542-2 |
| Shore D Hardness (15 sec) | 59 | — | ISO 868 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | min. 30 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 17 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Ultimate Elongation | min. 350 | % | — |
Table 3 of 4
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 133 | °C | ASTM D 3418 |
Table 4 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistivity | min. 10¹² | ohm | ASTM D 257 |
| Volume Resistivity | min. 10¹⁴ | Ω·cm | ASTM D 257 |
