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==Applications==

PEEK is used to fabricate items for demanding applications, including [[Bearing (mechanical)|bearings]], [[piston]] parts, [[pumps]], [[high-performance liquid chromatography]] columns, compressor plate [[valves]], and [[electrical cable]] [[Electrical insulation|insulation]]. It is one of the few plastics compatible with [[ultra-high vacuum]] applications, which makes it suitable for aerospace, automotive, and chemical industries.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)|url=http://www.scientificspine.com/spinal-materials/peek.html|website=www.scientificspine.com|access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref> PEEK is used in [[medical implant]]s, for example in creating a partial replacement skull in neurosurgical applications.

[[File:PEEK Bone Implant.jpg|thumb|PEEK Bone Implant replacing titanium<ref>{{Cite web|title= Micro Moulding |url=https://www.medicalmoulds.com/micro-moulding/|website= Micro Systems|access-date=2023-05-19}}</ref> ]]

[[File:PEEK Implant.jpg|thumb|PEEK Implant 50 micron wall section<ref>{{Cite web|title= Micro Moulding |url=https://www.medicalmoulds.com/micro-moulding/|website= Micro Systems|access-date=2023-05-19}}</ref> ]]