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Melamine vs. LCP

Melamine belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while LCP belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 10 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (12, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is melamine and the bottom bar is LCP.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.5
1.4 to 1.6
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 7.0
11 to 24
Elongation at Break, % 1.0
1.0 to 3.0
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 350
520
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1200
1020 to 1200
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 2.6
4.4 to 8.9
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 43
51 to 65
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 5.6
33 to 43
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 14
45 to 56
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
180 to 230