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UTEC® 6541
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC6541, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC6541'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 UTEC6541 Resin:\nUltra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 8 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC6541 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
- 160.0 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 5
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion Index (Reference ISO 15527 = 100) | 76 | — | Sand slurry - Internal |
| Abrasion Index (Reference Stainless Steel SAE1020 = 100) | 20 | — | Sand slurry - Internal |
| Charpy Impact Strength | min. 100 | kJ/m² | ISO 11542-2 |
| Kinetic Friction Coefficient | 0.09 | — | ASTM D 1894 |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | No break | — | — |
| Shore D Hardness | 64 | — | ISO 868 |
| Hardness | 64 | Shore D | ASTM D 2240 ISO 868 |
| Shore D Hardness (15 sec) | 59 | — | ISO 868 |
| Hardness (15 sec) | 59 | Shore D | ISO 868 |
| Static Friction Coefficient | 0.1 | — | ASTM D 1894 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | min. 30 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 17 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 5
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Molecular Weight | 8.0x10⁶ | g/mol | Internal Method |
| Average Particle Size (Dp50) | 130 | 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 3 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Linear Expansion (Between - 30°C and 100°C) | 1.5 | 10 ^-4/°C | ASTM D 696 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 N/mm²) | 79 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.81 N/mm²) | 48 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
| Melting Point | 133 | °C | ASTM D 3418 |
| Specific Heat (at 23°C) | 0.48 | cal/(g.C) | ASTM E 1269 |
| Specific Melt Enthalpy | 34 | cal/g | ASTM D 3418 |
| Thermal Conductivity (at 23°C) | 0.4 | W/m.k | ASTM D 177 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (at 1kg) | 128 | °C | ISO 306 |
Table 4 of 5
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant (at 1KHz) | 2.3 | — | ASTM D 150 |
| Dielectric Strength | 900 | kV/cm | ASTM D 149 |
| Surface Resistivity | min. 10¹² | ohm | ASTM D 257 |
| Volume Resistivity | min. 10¹⁴ | Ω·cm | ASTM D 257 |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 0.01 | % | ASTM D 570 |
