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PS vs. PTMT

Both PS and PTMT are thermoplastics. There are 7 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 PS and the bottom bar is PTMT.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.0
1.3
Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 18 to 20
17
Impact Strength: Notched Izod, J/m 19 to 45
53
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 70
130
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 8.5 to 12
12
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 22 to 26
25
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 32 to 44
56