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CELAZOLE®
Best
Mechanical Properties to 800°F (425°C)
As an unreinforced material, Celazole PBI is very "clean" in terms of ionic impurity and it does not outgas (except water). These characteristics make this material very attractive to semiconductor manufacturers for vacuum chamber applications. Celazole PBI has excellent ultrasonic transparency which makes it an ideal choice for parts such as probe tip lenses in ultrasonic measuring equipment. Celazole PBI is also an excellent thermal insulator. Other plastics in melt do not stick to PBI. These characteristics make it ideal for contact seals and insulator bushings in plastic production and molding equipment.
Advantages of Celazole
- Highest mechanical properties of any plastic over 400°F (205°C)
- Highest heat deflection temperature of any plastic at 800°F (425°C), with a continuous service capability of 750°F (400°C) in inert environments, or 650°F (345°C) in air with short term exposure potential to 1,000°F (540°C)
- Lowest coefficient of thermal expansion and highest compressive strength of all unfilled plastics
Celazole PBI is the highest performance engineering plastic available today. It offers the highest heat resistance and mechanical property retention over 400°F (205°C) of any unfilled. It has better wear resistance and load carrying capabilities at extreme temperatures than any other reinforced or unreinforced engineering plastic.
Celazole* PBI is the highest performance engineering plastic available from Quadrant EPP. It offers the highest mechanical properties of any thermoplastic above 400° F (205° C). Celazole is ideal for high heat bushings, connectors and valve seats. Celazole is extremely hard and can offer a challenge to fabricate. Fabrication instructions can be furnished by Quadrant EPP.
Available today. It offers the highest heat resistance and mechanical property retention over 400°F (205°C) of any unfilled plastic. It has better wear resistance and load carrying capabilities at extreme temperatures than any other reinforced or unreinforced advanced engineering plastic.
As an unreinforced material, Celazole PBI is very "clean" in terms of ionic impurity and it does not outgas (except water). These characteristics make this material very attractive to semiconductor manufacturers for vacuum chamber applications. Celazole PBI has excellent ultrasonic transparency which makes it an ideal choice for parts such as probe tip lenses in ultrasonic measuring equipment.
Celazole PBI is also an excellent thermal insulator. Other plastics in melt do not stick to PBI. These characteristics make it ideal for contact seals and insulator bushings in plastic production and molding equipment.
| Property | Method | Unit | Value |
| Mechanical | |||
| Specific Gravity, 73°F | D792 | 1.30 | |
| Tensile Strength, 73°F | D638 | psi | 20,000 |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D638 | psi | 850,000 |
| Elongation, 73°F | D638 | % | 3.0 |
| Flexural Strength, 73°F | D790 | psi | 32,000 |
| Flexural Modulus, 73°F | D790 | psi | 950,000 |
| Compressive Strength, 10% Def., 73°F | D695 | psi | 50,000 |
| Compressive Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D695 | psi | 900,000 |
| Hardness, Rockwell, Scale as noted, 73°F | D785 | E105(M125) | |
| Hardness, Durometer, Shore D scale, 73°F | D2240 | D94 | |
| Izod Impact (notched), 73°F | D256 Type A | ft-lb/in | 0.5 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Dynamic | PTM55007 | 0.24 | |
| Limiting PV, 73°F | PTM55007 | psi-fpm | 37,500 |
| k (wear) factor | PTM55010 | 60 | |
| Thermal | |||
| Coefficient of linear Thermal Expansion | E-831(TMA) | in/in/°F | 1.30x10ˆ-5 |
| Deflection Temperature 264 psi | D648 | °F | 800 |
| Tg-Glass Transition (amorphous) | D3418 | °F | 750 |
| Continuous Service Temperature in Air (Max.) | °F | 600 | |
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU-in/(hr-ft²°F) | 2.80 | |
| Electrical | |||
| Dielectric Strength, Short Term | D149(2) | Volts/mil | 550 |
| Surface Resistivity | EOS/ESD S11.11 | Ohm/square | >10ˆ13 |
| Dielectric Constant, 10ˆ6 Hz | D150(2) | 3.20 | |
| Dissipation Factor, 10ˆ6 Hz | D150(2) | 0.003 | |
| Chemical | |||
| Acids, Weak, 73°F/23°C, acetic acid, dilute hydrochloric or sulfuric | Limited Service | ||
| Acids, Strong, 73°F/23°C, conc. hydrochloric or sulfuric | Unacceptable | ||
| Alkalies, Weak, 73°F/23°C, dilute ammonia or sodium hydroxide | Limited Service | ||
| Alkalies, Strong, 73°F/23°C, conc. ammonia or sodium hydroxide | Unacceptable | ||
| Hydrocarbons-Aromatic, 73°F/23°C, benzene, toluene | Acceptable Service | ||
| Hydrocarbons-Aliphatic, 73°F/23°C, gasoline, hexane, grease | Acceptable Service | ||
| Ketones, Esters, 73°F/23°C, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone | Acceptable Service | ||
| Ethers, 73°F/23°C, diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran | Acceptable Service | ||
| Chlorinated Solvents, 73°F/23°C, methylene chloride, chloroform | Acceptable Service | ||
| Alcohols, 73°F/23°C, methanol, ethanol, anti-freeze | Acceptable Service | ||
| Inorganic Salt Solutions, 73°F/23°C, sodium chloride, potassium cyanate | Acceptable Service | ||
| Continuous Sunlight, 73°F/23°C | Limited Service | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||
| Water Absorption Immersion, 24 hr | D570 | % | 0.40 |
| Water Absorption Immersion, Sat. | D570 | % | 5.00 |
| Ionic Impurities - Na (Sodium) | Total Digestion | ppm | 10.00 |
| Ionic Impurities - K (Potassium) | Total Digestion | ppm | 1.70 |
| Ionic Impurities - Fe (Iron) | Total Digestion | ppm | 13.00 |
| Outgassing TML (Total Mass Loss) | E595 | % | 2.50 |
| CVCM (Collected Volatile Condensable Material) | E595 | % | 0.00 |
| WVR (Water Vapor Regained) | E595 | % | 0.40 |
| Compliance | |||
| UL94 | V-0 | ||