Comparison
PS Crystal Injection Molding vs PEEK
A side-by-side comparison of General Purpose Polystyrene (Crystal) for Injection Molding and Polyether Ether Ketone.
Physical
Density
1.04-1.06 g/cm³
1.32 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.03-0.1 %
0.15 %
Transparency
Excellent
Opaque (amber)
Shrinkage
0.4-0.8 %
1.1 – 1.4 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
3.0-3.5 GPa
3.6 GPa
Tensile Strength
45-60 MPa
100 MPa
Elongation at Break
2-5 %
50 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
10-20 J/m
55 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
170 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
90-100 °C
143 °C
Melting Point
N/A (amorphous)
343 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
60-70 °C
260 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
70-80 °C
160 °C
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.5-2.6
3.2
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁵-10¹⁶ Ω⋅cm
10¹⁶ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-25 kV/mm
—
Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Excellent
Bases
Good resistance
Excellent
Solvents
Attacked by aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, and esters
Excellent
UV Resistance
Poor
Fair
Hydrolysis (steam)
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable (specialty)
Recycling Code
6 (PS)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~30 kg CO₂e / kg