Difference between revisions of "Polyarylates"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A family of aromatic polyesters.  Polyarylates are made by reacting aromatic dicarboxylic acids with diphenols.  They are tough, durable, heat-resistant thermoplastic polymers.  Polyarylates are used for aerospace applications and for electronics.  Examples are:PEEK - polyetheretherketonePEK - polyetherketonePEKK - polyetherketoneketonePAEK - polyaromaticetherketone
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A family of aromatic polyesters.  Polyarylates are made by reacting aromatic dicarboxylic acids with diphenols.  They are tough, durable, heat-resistant thermoplastic polymers.  Polyarylates are used for aerospace applications and for electronics.  Examples are:
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* PEEK - polyetheretherketone
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* PEK - polyetherketone
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* PEKK - polyetherketoneketone
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* PAEK - polyaromaticetherketone
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
poliarilatos (Esp.);  
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Examples include: PEEK; polyetheretherketone; PEK; polyetherketone; PEKK; polyetherketoneketone; PAEK; polyaromaticetherketone
  
Examples include: PEEK; polyetheretherketone; PEK; polyetherketone; PEKK; polyetherketoneketone; PAEK; polyaromaticetherketone
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Resistant to chemicals and most solvents.
 
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* Attacked by chlorinated solvents.
Resistant to chemicals and most solvents.Attacked by chlorinated solvents.
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 12:59, 21 October 2022

Description

A family of aromatic polyesters. Polyarylates are made by reacting aromatic dicarboxylic acids with diphenols. They are tough, durable, heat-resistant thermoplastic polymers. Polyarylates are used for aerospace applications and for electronics. Examples are:

  • PEEK - polyetheretherketone
  • PEK - polyetherketone
  • PEKK - polyetherketoneketone
  • PAEK - polyaromaticetherketone

Synonyms and Related Terms

Examples include: PEEK; polyetheretherketone; PEK; polyetherketone; PEKK; polyetherketoneketone; PAEK; polyaromaticetherketone

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Resistant to chemicals and most solvents.
  • Attacked by chlorinated solvents.