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POM-C vs. Transparent ABS

Both POM-C and transparent ABS are thermoplastics. There are 11 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (8, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is POM-C and the bottom bar is transparent ABS.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 2.8 to 9.7
2.1
Elongation at Break, % 3.0 to 65
50
Flexural Modulus, GPa 2.6 to 9.0
2.5
Flexural Strength, MPa 83 to 170
72
Impact Strength: Notched Izod, J/m 68 to 69
230
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 61 to 110
40

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.1

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 1.1 to 3.3
1.1
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 33 to 44
41
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 12 to 19
11
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 24 to 32
25