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LCP vs. Hardwood

LCP 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 (14, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is LCP 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 11 to 24
12
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
2.0
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1260
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 4.4 to 8.9
9.5
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 51 to 65
110
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
32
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
59
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
80