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PSU vs. Melamine

PSU belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while melamine belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (17, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.2 to 1.6
1.5
Elongation at Break, % 2.0 to 52
1.0
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 910 to 1000
1200
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 16 to 25
5.6
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 30 to 40
14
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 70 to 140
30
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 25 to 57
60