Thermosets
High Temperature Thermoset Polyimide — Thermoset Polyimide Resin
Thermoset polyimides are known for their ability to withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, and harsh chemical environments. They maintain their mechanical integrity at elevated temperatures, making them ideal for aerospace and demanding electronic applications.
TPIPIKaptonVespel
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.30-1.45 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5-1.5 %
- Transparency
- Amber to Brown (often opaque)
- Shrinkage
- 1-3 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 3.0-6.0 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 80-150 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 2-10 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 15-30 J/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 250-400 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A (degrades)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 250-350 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 200-300 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-4.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^15-10^17 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance
- Bases
- Moderate resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to most organic solvents
- UV Resistance
- Good
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Difficult
- Recycling Code
- N/A
- Carbon Footprint
- High
Manufacturing compatibility
Compression MoldingInjection MoldingLamination
Applications
Aerospace components
High-temperature insulators
Wire insulation
Seals and bearings
Semiconductor processing
Available grades
Thermosetting Polyimide ResinPolyimide 2080