Polyetherimide
Polyetherimide
Chemical compound
Polyetherimide (PEI; branded as Ultem[1]) is an amorphous, amber-to-transparent thermoplastic with characteristics similar to the related plastic PEEK. When comparing PEI to PEEK, the former is cheaper but has lower impact strength and a tighter temperature range.[2]
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Due to its adhesive properties and chemical stability it became a popular bed material for FFF 3D printers.