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PBT vs. NBR Rubber

PBT belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while NBR rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber). There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (14, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is PBT and the bottom bar is NBR rubber.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3 to 1.5
1.3
Elongation at Break, % 2.5 to 43
380
Glass Transition Temperature, °C 40
-30
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1040 to 1200
1350
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 12 to 25
3.9
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 25 to 38
12
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 58 to 140
18