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LCP vs. Silicone Plastic

LCP belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while silicone plastic belongs to the thermoset plastics. 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 silicone plastic.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.4 to 1.6
1.9
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 11 to 24
9.0
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 520
480
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1020 to 1200
850
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 4.4 to 8.9
2.6
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 51 to 65
36
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 33 to 43
5.5
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 45 to 56
13
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 180 to 230
38