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UF vs. MDF

UF belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while MDF belongs to the wood-based materials. There are 14 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (4, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 9.0
4.0
Elongation at Break, % 1.0
0.5
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
18

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1200
1700
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 0.4
0.3
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 55
12

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 35
0.5

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.5
0.75

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 3.3
3.0
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 46
71
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 5.6
6.7
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 14
20
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.22
0.24
Thermal Shock Resistance, points 4.3
27