Abstract:
A polyetherimide composition comprising a polyetherimide manufactured by reaction of an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound with a bis(halophthalimide) composition comprising, based on the weight of the bis(halophthalimide) composition, at least 15 wt. % of a 3,3′-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula from more than 17 wt. % to less than 85 wt. % of a 4,3′-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula and from more than 0 wt. % to less than 27 wt. % of a 4,4′-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula wherein R is para-phenylene.
Abstract:
Improvements in compressor manufacture are achieved by utilizing polymeric components which retain at least 90% of their dimensions after being exposed to a mixture of refrigerants and/or lubricants for 30 days at 60° C. Polymeric materials include (i) polyetherimides, (ii) polyphenylene sulfides, (iii) polyketones, (iv) polysulfones, (v) liquid crystal polymers, and (vi) combinations thereof. Metal coatings on the polymers are the preferred embodiments for housings.