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LCP vs. Melamine

LCP belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while melamine belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 10 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (12, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.5
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 11 to 24
7.0
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
1.0
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 520
350
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1200
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 4.4 to 8.9
2.6
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 51 to 65
43
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
5.6
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
14
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
30