Zenite 5145L

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Zenite 5145L is a liquid crystal polymer with 45% glass fiber filler, originally developed by DuPont, which is used for injection molded parts with intricate features. Typical uses include electronic packaging, housing. etc. The heat deflection temperature is 290oC. Relative Temperature Index (RTI considering Strength but not impact or flexing) is 130oC. The density is about 1.76 g/cm3. The typical tensile strength at room temperature 19 ksi. Melting temperature 319oC. The Deflection Temperature Under Load (DTUL) is 275oC.

In the Star Trek episode "The Cloud Dwellers", the enterprise stops at a planet where they need to obtain quantities of Zenite to provide medicine to a dying planet.