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UF vs. HDPE

UF belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while HDPE belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 6 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (13, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is UF and the bottom bar is HDPE.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.5
1.0 to 1.3
Elongation at Break, % 1.0
2.5 to 100
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1200
1330 to 2400
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 5.6
6.9 to 17
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 14
19 to 32
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
24 to 80