General Materials Knowledge
What does HPPA stand for?
High performance polyamide
What is Omnix? Give a grade of Omnix.
HPPA
What is Amodel? Give a grade of Amodel
PPA
What is unique about Ryton's appearance?
Tan/beige
Which tradename is PSU? PESU? PPSU?
Udel = PSU
Veradel = PESU
Radel = PPSU
What does PPA stand for?
Polyphthalamide
What are the main value propositions for Omnix?
Better heat resistance, mechanicals, and lower moisture absorption compared to linear nylons
What is the highest heat series of Amodel?
9000 series
What are some value propositions of Ryton?
Chemical resistance, heat resistance, low moisture absorption, high stiffness and strength
What are the value propositions of Udel?
Not as yellow but better hydrolysis and heat than PC
Why are HPPA, PPA, and PARA considered semi-aromatic?
Partial aromatic content (having benzene rings) in their acid or amine makeup
Is oil or pressurized steam required to process Omnix?
No
Which series of Amodel® can be water molded?
4000 & 6000
What is different visually between linear and branched PPS?
Branched is darker/browner in color
Which material(s) are the highest heat?
Radel and Veradel
Which of Syensqo's materials are non-hygroscopic?
PPS
What is the difference between Omnix 4000 and 9000 series?
4000 = PPA-based
9000 = PARA-based
What is Amodel BIOS?
Long chain and bio-based PPA
Which suppliers sell branched PPS grades? Which only sell linear?
Toray & Syensqo can sell both
Envalior & Celanese only sell linear
Which sulfone contains BPA?
Udel PSU
Give me 7 of the 14 tradenames/materials we can sell from Syensqo
Acudel® Modified PPSU
Amodel® PPA
AvaSpire® PAEK
Ixef® PARA
Kalix® HPPA
KetaSpire® PEEK
Omnix® HPPA
Radel® PPSU
Ryton® PPS and PPS Alloys
Torlon® PAI AI Series
Udel® PSU
Veradel® PESU
Xencor® LGF
Xydar® LCP
What is the other tradename Syensqo uses for HPPA?
Kalix
What are the aromatic acids used to make PPA?
I = isothalic
T = terephthalic
Performance-wise what is different between linear and branched PPS?
Linear = better weldline strength, lower off-gassing, and better elongation
Branched = better dimensional stability and better creep performance
Rank the sulfones by price
PESU < PSU < PPSU