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Epoxy vs. HMWPE

Epoxy belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while HMWPE belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (18, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is epoxy and the bottom bar is HMWPE.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
0.95
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 2.4
0.7
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 1.0
0.41
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 34
31
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 14
5.0
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 28
16
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 67
17