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LCP vs. Ionomer

Both LCP and ionomer are thermoplastics. There are 9 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (10, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is LCP and the bottom bar is ionomer.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
0.94
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 11 to 24
0.4
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
350
Melting Onset (Solidus), °C 280
94
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 4.4 to 8.9
0.24
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 51 to 65
26
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
11
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
26
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
37