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SAN vs. PS

Both SAN and PS are thermoplastics. There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (19, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.1 to 1.4
1.0
Elongation at Break, % 2.5
1.8 to 40
Impact Strength: Notched Izod, J/m 23 to 60
19 to 45
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1070 to 1380
1250 to 1400
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 19 to 25
8.5 to 12
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 36 to 40
22 to 26
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 74 to 130
32 to 44