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This paper describes a study of the surface properties of the poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) using a scratch hardness technique. A comparison of the hardness values determined for amorphous and crystalline PEEK shows that the crystalline polymer is harder. In addition, comparison of the scratch frictional behaviour indicates several friction mechanisms apply for this polymer.
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Stuart, B.H., Briscoe, B.J. The effect of crystallinity on the scratch hardness of poly(ether ether ketone). Polymer Bulletin 36, 767–771 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00338642
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00338642