MOSCOW (MRC) -- Arkema, a France-based chemical manufacturer, has announced a comprehensive range of PEKK (Poly Ether Ketone Ketone) ultra high performance polymers comprised of three families of products whose properties meet the requirements of aerospace, oil exploration and electronics applications, as per the company's press release.
These new materials significantly expand Arkema’s high performance materials offerings to high added value markets.
PEKK is a polymer for the extremes; in terms of mechanical resistance, it compares favourably with metals like aluminium. The Kepstan range, developed by researchers at CERDATO, Arkema’s technical polymers research center, complements the Group’s other advanced materials including Kynar fluoropolymers, Altuglas PMMA, Rilsan and Rilsamid polyamides, Pebax thermoplastic elastomers, as well as Nanostrength and Graphistrength nanostructured materials.
The new Kepstan range stands out from competitive materials; its copolymer structure can be adapted to the requirements of the end-application. Based on the requirements therefore, the main properties in one application might be very high compressive strength, and in another, extreme resistance to aggressive environments, or excellent adhesion to fibers (composites) or to metal (powder coatings).
The Kepstan range is manufactured in France on a dedicated line using a process developed in Arkema’s Research Centers. It is marketed around the world in particular by technical teams from Europe, the United States and Japan.
We remind that in March 2013, Arkema developed technology to manufacture Kynar PVDF foam structures for wire and cable jacketing and insulation applications. The technology is based on the patent-pending foam concentrate Kynar Flex 2620 FC masterbatch resin.
Arkema is a leading European supplier of chlorochemicals and PVC. Kynar and Kynar Flex are registered trademarks of Arkema Inc. As MRC reported previously, Moody's Investors Service had upgraded Arkema S.A.'s senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3. The outlook on the rating was changed to stable from positive.
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