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HDPE vs. MDF

HDPE belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while MDF belongs to the wood-based materials. There are 6 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (15, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is HDPE and the bottom bar is MDF.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.0 to 1.3
0.75
Elongation at Break, % 2.5 to 100
0.5
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1330 to 2400
1700
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.9 to 17
6.7
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 19 to 32
20
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 24 to 80
18