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UF vs. Phenolic

Both UF and phenolic are thermoset plastics. There are 15 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (6, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 9.0
3.8
Elongation at Break, % 1.0
2.0
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
48

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1200
1400
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 0.4
0.25
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 55
120

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 35
46
Electrical Resistivity Order of Magnitude, 10x Ω-m 9.0
11

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.5
1.3

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 3.3
1.6
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 46
40
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 5.6
10
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 14
23
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.22
0.14
Thermal Shock Resistance, points 4.3
7.5