PROPERTIES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYETHERETHERKETONE

Abstract

The polymer industry in Russia is one of the most promising industries predisposing to economic development. There is increasing interest in so-called high-performance plastics, which have a list of constructive and technological properties, the key of which is high temperature stability. Among these, it is worth highlighting polyetheretherketone (PEEK), one of the most expensive polymers, the cost of which is due not only to high-temperature stability, but also to mechanical and good electrical insulating properties, resistance to β-, γ-, X-ray and infrared radiation, to chemical influences and etc.This paper reviews the properties of PEEK and the demand for it on the market today. A comparative analysis of currently existing methods of its production was carried out. The most promising synthesis method for industrial implementation and its features have been studied.This material can be used to construct a calculation technological scheme for the synthesis of polyetheretherketone.