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PSU vs. PA 6/12

Both PSU and PA 6/12 are thermoplastics. There are 9 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (15, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is PSU and the bottom bar is PA 6/12.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.2 to 1.6
1.1
Elongation at Break, % 2.0 to 52
30 to 120
Flexural Modulus, GPa 2.7 to 14
1.2 to 2.2
Flexural Strength, MPa 110 to 200
45 to 64
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 910 to 1000
1590
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 16 to 25
10 to 15
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 30 to 40
25 to 31
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 70 to 140
40 to 58
Water Absorption At Saturation, % 0.4 to 0.6
3.0