POM-C vs. PS
Both POM-C and PS are thermoplastics. There are 12 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 POM-C and the bottom bar is PS.
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Mechanical Properties
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa | 2.8 to 9.7 | |
1.9 to 2.9 |
Elongation at Break, % | 3.0 to 65 | |
1.8 to 40 |
Flexural Strength, MPa | 83 to 170 | |
62 to 80 |
Impact Strength: Notched Izod, J/m | 68 to 69 | |
19 to 45 |
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa | 61 to 110 | |
32 to 44 |
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K | 1130 to 1370 | |
1250 to 1400 |
Otherwise Unclassified Properties
Density, g/cm3 | 1.4 to 1.6 | |
1.0 |
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), % | 15 | |
18 |
Common Calculations
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points | 1.1 to 3.3 | |
1.0 to 1.5 |
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points | 33 to 44 | |
40 to 45 |
Strength to Weight: Axial, points | 12 to 19 | |
8.5 to 12 |
Strength to Weight: Bending, points | 24 to 32 | |
22 to 26 |