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PLA vs. ACM Rubber

PLA belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while ACM rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber). There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (11, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is PLA and the bottom bar is ACM rubber.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.3
Elongation at Break, % 6.0
280
Glass Transition Temperature, °C 60
-40
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 50
160
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 11
2.7
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 24
9.3
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 50
13