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PAR vs. Melamine Moulding Compound

PAR belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while melamine moulding compound belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 5 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (23, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.2
1.3 to 1.9
Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 16
4.4 to 11
Flexural Strength, MPa 75
45 to 160
Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C 170
170 to 230
Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % 0.26
0.13 to 0.53