List of High Temperature Plastic: Uses, Structure & Material Guide
Get comprehensive information about high heat thermoplastic resins including their key features, comparison with metals & thermosets and applications.
Yet, when subjected to high temperatures, many common plastics falter, losing their strength and form. Fortunately, a special class of polymers, known as heat-resistant plastics, thrives under heat, combining robust thermal resistance with superior mechanical attributes to serve demanding environments flawlessly.
High-heat thermoplastics have a chemical backbone that is resistant to extreme temperatures. Flame-retardant plastics have no intrinsic resistance to high temperatures. Compounders use additives to fight against fire ignition and propagation. High-heat plastics would generally be too expensive for FR applications.
Understanding the thermal behavior of heat-resistant plastics hinges on grasping the fundamental differences between amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers: Semi-crystalline polymers are distinguished by their unique molecular structure, which incorporates both orderly crystalline and chaotic amorphous regions.
Automotive is the largest market sector for high temperature thermoplastics such as PPS, PEI, and PEEK. Future trends will continue to be influenced by cost and weight reductions. Environmental considerations will also play an increasingly important role in terms of life cycle cost.
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