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RPU vs. PCL

RPU belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while PCL belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 9 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 RPU and the bottom bar is PCL.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.2
1.1
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 2.2
1.2
Elongation at Break, % 90
300
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 270
200
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 1.0
0.61
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 36
32
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 14
2.5
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 28
9.4
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 60
10