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LCP vs. MDF

LCP belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while MDF 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 MDF.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
0.75
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 11 to 24
4.0
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
0.5
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1700
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 4.4 to 8.9
3.0
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 51 to 65
71
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
6.7
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
20
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
18