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LCP vs. PP Homopolymer

Both LCP and PP homopolymer are thermoplastics. There are 9 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (13, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
0.91 to 1.2
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
3.0 to 80
Flexural Modulus, GPa 9.0 to 23
1.5 to 7.0
Flexural Strength, MPa 160 to 320
41 to 100
Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C 240 to 270
73 to 160
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1230 to 1900
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
11 to 21
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
27 to 37
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
36 to 93