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LCP vs. POM-C

Both LCP and POM-C are thermoplastics. There are 12 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (4, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 11 to 24
2.8 to 9.7
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
3.0 to 65
Flexural Modulus, GPa 9.0 to 23
2.6 to 9.0
Flexural Strength, MPa 160 to 320
83 to 170
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
61 to 110

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1130 to 1370

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.4 to 1.6
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), % 35
15

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 4.4 to 8.9
1.1 to 3.3
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 51 to 65
33 to 44
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
12 to 19
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
24 to 32