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 - | + | 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 == | == 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. | |
| − | 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.