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Melamine Moulding Compound vs. PTFE

Melamine moulding compound belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while PTFE belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 4 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (16, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is melamine moulding compound and the bottom bar is PTFE.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3 to 1.9
2.1 to 2.3
Flexural Strength, MPa 45 to 160
13 to 50
Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C 170 to 230
66 to 70
Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % 0.13 to 0.53
0.0093 to 0.050