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RPU vs. PP Homopolymer

RPU belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while PP homopolymer belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 9 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (18, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is RPU and the bottom bar is PP homopolymer.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.2
0.91 to 1.2
Elongation at Break, % 90
3.0 to 80
Flexural Modulus, GPa 2.0
1.5 to 7.0
Flexural Strength, MPa 83
41 to 100
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1750
1230 to 1900
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 14
11 to 21
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 28
27 to 37
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 60
36 to 93
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 63
30 to 90