New 'Ultra' Thermoplastics Contend for Top of Performance Pyramid

摘要

The industry's broadest line of highly heat- and chemical-resistant thermoplastics is being fortified with several new amorphous and crystalline materials in the so-called "ultra-performance" category.According to Solvay Advanced Polymers,Alpharetta,Ga.,market demand for lighter,tougher alternatives to metals,ceramics,and thermoset composites is driving development of new options at the top tier of the resin performance pyramid.