Comparison

Regenerated Cellulose Coated vs PEEK

A side-by-side comparison of Regenerated Cellulose, Coated Grade FF and Polyether Ether Ketone.

Physical

Density
1.45 g/cm³ (base film)
1.32 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
Reduced by coating
0.15 %
Transparency
Exceptional
Opaque (amber)
Shrinkage
4.0-8.0 %
1.1 – 1.4 %

Mechanical

Young's Modulus
10 GPa (base film)
3.6 GPa
Tensile Strength
100 MPa (base film)
100 MPa
Elongation at Break
2.0 % (base film)
50 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
0.05 J/cm (base film)
55 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
170 MPa

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature
100-150 °C (base film)
143 °C
Melting Point
None (decomposes)
343 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
60 °C
260 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
60 °C
160 °C

Electrical

Dielectric Constant
6.0 (base film)
3.2
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁰ Ω·cm (base film)
10¹⁶ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
20 kV/mm (base film)
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Chemical resistance

Acids
Good resistance
Excellent
Bases
Good resistance
Excellent
Solvents
Insoluble in common organic solvents, but sensitive to moisture
Excellent
UV Resistance
Moderate
Fair
Hydrolysis (steam)
—
Excellent

Sustainability

Recyclability
Biodegradable (compost)
Recyclable (specialty)
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~30 kg CO₂e / kg