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Melamine Moulding Compound vs. PPE

Melamine moulding compound belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while PPE belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 5 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (20, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is melamine moulding compound and the bottom bar is PPE.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3 to 1.9
1.1
Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 4.4 to 11
19
Flexural Strength, MPa 45 to 160
75
Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C 170 to 230
120
Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % 0.13 to 0.53
0.23