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MDF vs. POM-H

MDF belongs to the wood-based materials classification, while POM-H belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 6 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (13, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is MDF and the bottom bar is POM-H.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 0.75
1.4 to 1.6
Elongation at Break, % 0.5
7.0 to 55
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1700
1250 to 1460
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.7
11 to 13
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 20
22 to 26
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 18
60 to 67