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LCP vs. IR Rubber

LCP belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while IR rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber). There are 8 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (11, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.0
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
600
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), % 35
19
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 520
300
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1550
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
5.6
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
17
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
19