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LCP vs. SAN

Both LCP and SAN are thermoplastics. There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (9, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is LCP and the bottom bar is SAN.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.1 to 1.4
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
2.5
Flexural Modulus, GPa 9.0 to 23
3.8 to 13
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1070 to 1380
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
19 to 25
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
36 to 40
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
74 to 130