Shape Memory Polymer PNM7520, Ether Type

Technical Specifications:

1. Material Type:
   • Shape Memory Polymer (SMP): Ether-based polymer, designed for thermal and mechanical memory properties.
2. Grade:
   • PNM7520, a commercial grade suitable for advanced applications requiring shape retention and recovery.
3. Thermal Properties:
   • Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): Typically 50–70°C, enabling shape recovery upon heating.
   • Thermal Stability: Stable up to 200–250°C (depending on processing).
4. Mechanical Properties:
   • Elastic Modulus: Moderate flexibility, allowing for deformation and recovery.
   • Shape Fixity Ratio: High, ensuring the material retains temporary shapes effectively.
   • Shape Recovery Ratio: Greater than 95%, enabling near-complete recovery to the original shape.
5. Chemical Resistance:
   • Resistant to most common solvents, oils, and chemicals due to the ether backbone.
6. Processing:
   • Suitable for molding, extrusion, and 3D printing techniques.
   • Post-processing options include thermal setting for customized programming.

Applications:

1. Medical Devices:
   • Stents, scaffolds, and minimally invasive surgical tools that expand or adjust shapes upon activation.
2. Aerospace:
   • Deployable structures, self-healing materials, or vibration-dampening components.
3. Automotive:
   • Active aerodynamics or temperature-sensitive seals and components.
4. Consumer Products:
   • Shape-changing smart textiles or adaptive eyewear frames.
5. Electronics:
   • Actuators, switches, or components in flexible and wearable devices.
6. Robotics:
   • Soft robotics for adaptable and morphable structures.
7. Packaging:
   • Intelligent packaging materials that adjust to protect contents dynamically.