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Silicone Plastic vs. FVMQ Rubber

Silicone plastic belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while FVMQ rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber). There are 4 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 silicone plastic and the bottom bar is FVMQ rubber.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.9
1.6
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 5.5
1.1
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 13
4.8
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 38
6.3