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LDPE vs. Spruce-pine-fir

LDPE belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while spruce-pine-fir belongs to the wood-based materials. There are 12 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 LDPE and the bottom bar is spruce-pine-fir.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 0.3
16
Shear Modulus, GPa 0.21
1.2
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 7.0
85

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 2300
1380
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 0.36
0.12
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 220
6.5

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 0.92
0.5

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 0.18
18
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 2.1
47
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 8.8
86
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.17
0.17
Thermal Shock Resistance, points 7.6
58