ULTEM™ Resin 3473
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 3473 is a reinforced blend of polyetherimide (PEI) and polyphenylenesulfide (PPS) that combines the benefits of both amorphous and semicrystalline materials. It features an excellent combination of reliable metallization, SMT lead-free solder capability, and extreme dimensional stability at high temperatures. The material provides a lightweight alternative to aluminum solutions, is RoHS compliant, and is easy to flow and suitable for injection molding.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Cooling & Climate
- Electrical & Electronic Systems
- Consumer Electronics
- Connectors
- Sensors & Actuators
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Blends & Alloys
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Density
- 1680.0 - 1680.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- PEI/PPS Alloy
- Flexural Modulus
- 14500.0 - 14500.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding, Injection Molding
- Note
ᵍ Measurements made from Laboratory test Coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.; ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.; ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Technology
- Plastics
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Cost Effective
- Dimensional Stability
- Excellent Strength
- Good Adhesion
- Good Flow
- Good Tensile Properties
- Heat Resistance
- Performance Advantages
- Weight reduction
- Low specific gravity of -1.67, ~40% lighter than aluminum
- Low temperature drift
- Low CTE in broad range of temperature - close to aluminum
- Low insertion loss
- Easy plating with low Ra and excellent adhesion to metal
- Low signal loss
- Stable and low Dk/Df under different frequencies
- Part integration
- Injection molding supports new designs and ease of assembly
- SMT compatible
- Heat resistance up to 260°C for SMT assembly
- Reduced production cycle time
- Good flowability and low warpage
- Certifications and Compliance
- RoHS Compliant
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- 5G Macro Cells
- Connectors
- EV Charging Connectors
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Hoses
- Integrated Antenna Filter Units
- Inverters
- Laminated Bus Bar
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.68 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 320°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 5.5 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.2 - 0.3 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.3 - 0.4 | % | SABIC method |
Table 2 of 6
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 156 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 1.8 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 15800 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 231 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 14500 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 146 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 1.65 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 15900 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Strength (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 201 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 14500 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 3 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 275 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 249 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 275 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 250 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow, tested on plaques) ¹¹ | 0.000019 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow, tested on plaques) ¹¹ | 0.000025 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
Table 4 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹ | 4.25 | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.0056 | SABIC method |
| Dielectric Constant (at 5 GHz) ¹¹ | 4.2 | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 5 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.0063 | SABIC method |
Table 5 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 56 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 390 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 6.5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 17.3 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
Table 6 of 6
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 24 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 315 - 335 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 300 - 335 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 290 - 335 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 325 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 315 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 120 - 180 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
