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Kyron® GC100 Polyetheretherketone PEEK - Superior Dimensional Stability and Micro-Machinability for Semiconductor and Electronics ApplicationsFeatures:Unfilled injection molded shapesSuperior dimensional stability and stiffnessExcellent micro-machinability capabilities due to low CTE and tensile elongationBenefits:Specifically formulated for the semiconductor and electronics industryIdeal solution for burn in and test socket applications where precision machining is requiredApplications:Burn in and test socket applications in the semiconductor and electronics industryAny application requiring precision machining and excellent dimensional stability and stiffness.

Polymer Name: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Physical Form: Plates

Features: Good Machinability, Good Stability, High Stiffness, High Tolerance, Low Moisture Absorption

Tensile Modulus: 7579.0 - 7579.0 MPa

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Please reach out to me with any questions about our Advanced Materials products in the EMEA region: Acetron, Altron PC, Duratron, Ertacetal, Ertalon PA, Ertalyte PET, Fluorosint PTFE, GMTex, Ketron PEEK, Kyron, KyronMAX, Nylatron PA, Semitron, Sterra, Sultron, SymaLITE, Techtron PPS

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Flexural modulus of over 1,000,000 psi
  • Available in 10” x 10” plates of 6mm, 9mm or 12mm thick
  • Tensile elongation of 3.0% for precise hole placement
  • Extremely stable during usage, CTE of 1.85 (x10⁻⁵th)

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (73˚F)1.52-ASTM D792
Tensile Strength (At Break, 73˚F)16000psiASTM D638
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73˚F)1100000psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (At break, 73˚F)3%ASTM D638
Shear Strength (73˚F)11000psiASTM D732
Flexural Strength (73˚F)24000psiASTM D790
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73˚F)1100000psiASTM D790
Compressive Strength (10% Deformation, 73˚F)23000psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73˚F)600000psiASTM D695
Hardness (73˚F)M100/R123RockwellASTM D785
Notched Izod (Notched, 73˚F)0.7ft.lb./in²ASTM D256 Type “A”
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion1.85 x 10⁻⁵in./in./°FASTM E-831 (TMA)
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi)445°FASTM D648
Melting Point (Crystalline) - Peak644°FASTM D3418
Continuous Service Tempearature in Air (1)max. 480°F-
Thermal Conductivity2.36BTU in./(hr. ft² ˚F)ASTM F433
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivitymin. 10¹³ohms/squareEOS/ESD S11.11
Flammability (1.5mm) (2) (3)V-0-UL-94
Miscellaneous Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption Immersion (Saturation) (2)0.44% by wt.ASTM D570

Technical Details & Test Data

Kyron® GC-100 Product Positioning

Kyron® GC100 - Kyron® Gc-100 Product Positioning

 

Socket Type Basic Challenging Demanding
Hole Size 0.6 - 0.4 0.4 - 0.3 0.3 - 0.1
Pitch Size 1.0 - 0.35 0.35 - 0.25 0.25 - 0.18
Wall 0.2 0.2 - 0.1 0.05 - 0.01
I/0 Count 1000 2500 2500+
Test Socket Material Vs. Other Materials
  • Versus GF-PAI – Kyron® GC-100 provides the stiffness of GF PAI with improved small hole machinability & lower moisture absorption.
  • Versus Standard Polyimides – Kyron® GC-100 offers 2X higher stiffness, 2.5X less moisture absorption, 35% lower CTE and 2X better hole accuracy.
  • Versus MDS-100 – Designed to complement MDS-100, offers relatively similar properties but available in thicker cross sections.
Note
  • (1) Data represents Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials estimated maximum long-term service temperature based on practical field experience.
  • (2) Specimens: 1/8” thick x 2” diameter or square.
  • (3) Estimated rating based on available data. The UL-94 Test is a laboratory test and does not relate to actual fire hazard.