Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK is an unfilled, general purpose grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all polyetheretherketone materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK contains recycled content and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.
PROPERTIES
Offers highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family
Made with recycled contents
Ideal for applications where ductility and inertness are critical
Excellent chemical resistance
Steam and wear-resistant
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
160
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
250
Flammability (UL Rating)
V-0
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
115
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
4,300
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
38
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
75
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
140
Flexural Strength (MPa)
170
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
3.5
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Acceptable
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Limited
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Acceptable
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
Industry Specific Usage (FOOD)
Property
Value
FDA
Not compliant
EU
Not compliant
USDA
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
VMX materials
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (MEDICAL)
Property
Value
ISO 10993-5 and USP <87>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 Sensitization
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 (Intracutaneous Reactivity) and USP <88>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-11 and USP <88>
Not compliant
USP <88> (Implant)
Not compliant
ISO-10993-4
Not compliant
USP <661>
Not compliant
USP Class VI
Not compliant
AFO - Animal Free Origin
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (RECYCLED)
Property
Value
Statera™ portfolio
Compliant
Industry Specific Usage (NUCLEAR)
Property
Value
Shielding Portfolio
Not compliant
PMUC certified
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (SEMICON)
Property
Value
ESd materials
Not compliant
Conductive materials
Not compliant
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PEEK
Brand Family
Colors
Natural (beige)
Density (g/cm3)
1.31
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
