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Arkema acquires PEKK

20 April 2009

As part of its acquisition of American Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) earlier this year, Arkema acquired the OXPEKK® range of high performance polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) polymers.

The PEKK is said to be the only polymer on the market to withstand continuous high temperatures of around 260°C – its melting point is 360°C, and according to Arkema, the PEKK’s properties are comparable to those of some metals, but with a lower density.

The PEKK polymer offers good dimensional stability, resistance to chemicals and abrasion resistance.

PEKK is already applied to the medical sector for implants and prostheses, aerospace, and deep-water oil and gas extraction.

 

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