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POM-C vs. Hardwood

POM-C belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while hardwood belongs to the wood-based materials. There are 9 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (12, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is POM-C and the bottom bar is hardwood.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
0.7
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 2.8 to 9.7
12
Elongation at Break, % 3.0 to 65
2.0
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1130 to 1370
1260
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 1.1 to 3.3
9.5
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 33 to 44
110
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 12 to 19
32
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 24 to 32
59
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 61 to 110
80