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UHMW-PE vs. Hardwood

UHMW-PE belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while hardwood belongs to the wood-based materials. There are 13 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 UHMW-PE and the bottom bar is hardwood.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 0.8
12
Elongation at Break, % 400
2.0
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 49
80

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1750
1260
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 0.41
0.16
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 180
6.0

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 0.94
0.7

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 0.47
9.5
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 33
110
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 14
32
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 32
59
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.25
0.18
Thermal Shock Resistance, points 25
79