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LCP vs. RPU

LCP belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while RPU belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 12 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 RPU.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 11 to 24
2.2
Elongation at Break, % 1.0 to 3.0
90
Flexural Modulus, GPa 9.0 to 23
2.0
Flexural Strength, MPa 160 to 320
83
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
60

Thermal Properties

Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 520
270
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
1750

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.2

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 4.4 to 8.9
1.0
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 51 to 65
36
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
14
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
28