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LCP vs. NEMA Laminate

LCP belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while NEMA laminate belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 6 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (17, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.3 to 1.9
Flexural Modulus, GPa 9.0 to 23
6.4 to 18
Flexural Strength, MPa 160 to 320
87 to 340
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
8.3 to 40
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
17 to 50
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
55 to 260