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HDPE vs. CAB

Both HDPE and CAB 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 HDPE and the bottom bar is CAB.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.0 to 1.3
1.2
Elongation at Break, % 2.5 to 100
50 to 55
Flexural Modulus, GPa 4.0 to 7.5
0.8 to 1.7
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1330 to 2400
1460
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.9 to 17
4.8 to 12
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 19 to 32
14 to 25
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 24 to 80
20 to 50