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20 GF PC vs. PETG

Both 20 GF PC and PETG are thermoplastics. There are 18 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (14, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is 20 GF PC and the bottom bar is PETG.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 5.9
2.2
Flexural Modulus, GPa 5.7
2.1
Flexural Strength, MPa 130
77
Impact Strength: Notched Izod, J/m 140
77
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 110
53

Thermal Properties

Glass Transition Temperature, °C 150
81
Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C 150
69
Heat Deflection Temperature At 455 kPa (66 psi), °C 150
73
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1090
1200
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 0.21
0.29

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 19
16

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.3
Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % 0.16
0.2

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 2.4
1.0
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 45
34
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 23
12
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 38
25
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.14
0.19