https://www.avient.com/idea/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative
The charts above compare 30% short glass-fiber filled samples and show a noticeable difference in the moisture uptake behavior of PK versus to PA6 & PA66.
The image below demonstrates the outcome against 30% sulfuric acid.
30% H₂SO₄, 24 HRs, 23°C
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/reSound BIO TPEs Technical Bulletin.pdf
Developed
to support growing sustainability goals, these bio-
polymers offer hardness levels from 30-70 Shore A
and property retention comparable to traditional
petroleum-based TPEs.
RS7900-0001
30N
RS7900-0001
45N
RS7900-0001
60N
RS7900-0001
70N
Gen 1 Biomass Content (%) 35% 35% 35% 35%
Hardness, Shore A 30A 45A 60A 70A
Specific Gravity 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1
50% Modulus, PSI 103 163 212 313
100% Modulus, PSI 127 192 247 355
Tensile Strength, PSI 564 759 920 1115
Elongation, % 699 692 712 727
Tear Strength, PLI 61 86 114 138
OM Substrate PP PP PP PP
reSound™ BIO 7900 Series
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