Stiff material with low thermal conductivity

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying a material that possesses high stiffness, low thermal conductivity, temperature resistance up to 150°C, a non-low friction coefficient, good fracture behavior, and affordability. Participants explore various material options that meet these criteria.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that a polymer-matrix/carbon-fiber composite might meet the specified requirements.
  • Another participant recommends checking with SABIC Innovative Plastics for a range of engineering resins that could potentially fit the criteria.
  • A different participant proposes Delrin as a possible material option.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various material suggestions, but there is no consensus on a single material that meets all the specified conditions. Multiple competing views remain regarding suitable materials.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored the limitations or specific properties of the suggested materials, and there may be dependencies on definitions of terms like "stiffness" and "thermal conductivity."

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Hi,

i'm searching for a material with the following properties:

- high stiffness
- low thermal conductivity
- temperature resistance up to 150°C (not getting too soft at 150°C)
- no low friction coefficient (so no PTFE)
- good fracture behaviour (so no glass, ceramic)
- cheap

I've found some materials, but each of them doesn't meet at least one condition.

Does anyone know such a material?
 
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A polymer-matrix/carbon-fiber composite would probably suit your needs.
 
check with SABIC Innovative Plastics, this website

http://www.sabic-ip.com/gep/en/Home/Home/home.html

they have many different engineering resins. Dig a little from this website page, you can search for properties and maybe find just what you need.
 
You can use Delrin
 

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