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MDF vs. POM-C

MDF belongs to the wood-based materials classification, while POM-C belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 9 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (12, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is MDF and the bottom bar is POM-C.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 0.75
1.4 to 1.6
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 4.0
2.8 to 9.7
Elongation at Break, % 0.5
3.0 to 65
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1700
1130 to 1370
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 3.0
1.1 to 3.3
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 71
33 to 44
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.7
12 to 19
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 20
24 to 32
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 18
61 to 110