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CA vs. Melamine Moulding Compound

CA belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while melamine moulding compound belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 5 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (21, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is CA and the bottom bar is melamine moulding compound.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.3 to 1.9
Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 15
4.4 to 11
Flexural Strength, MPa 40 to 55
45 to 160
Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C 65 to 75
170 to 230
Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % 2.3
0.13 to 0.53