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Epoxy vs. PCL

Epoxy belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while PCL belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 11 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (13, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 2.4
1.2
Elongation at Break, % 4.5
300
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 67
10

Thermal Properties

Glass Transition Temperature, °C 120
-60
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 430
200
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 130
40

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.1

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 1.0
0.61
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 34
32
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 14
2.5
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 28
9.4