Tier List

PPS

PPS • Polyphenylene Sulfide

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Undisputed chemical resistance champion. To the best of our knowledge, nothing on the planet can dissolve or react with this below 200°C. Mechanical strength barely beats polycarbonate. More affordable than PEEK at $200/kg.

super polymerEnclosure Required
Print Settings
Print Temp310-350°C
Bed Temp130-150°C
Chamber Temp100-130°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength70
Flexibility8
Heat Resistance88
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Excellent
Chemical Resistance
Excellent
Humidity Sensitivity
None
Usability
Ease of Printing
(2/5)
Price Tier
$$$(Expensive)
Pros
  • Best chemical resistance
  • No moisture absorption
  • More affordable than PEEK
  • Fire resistant
Cons
  • Barely stronger than PC
  • Still needs hot printer
  • Limited use cases
  • Still expensive
Use Cases
Chemical processingLab equipmentExtreme chemical exposure

Also known as: polyphenylene sulfide, chemical resistant

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab