Melamine Moulding Compound vs. PS
Melamine moulding compound belongs to the thermoset plastics classification, while PS belongs to the thermoplastics. There are 4 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (23, in this case) are not shown.
For each property being compared, the top bar is melamine moulding compound and the bottom bar is PS.
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Material Properties
| Density, g/cm3 | 1.3 to 1.9 | |
| 1.0 |
| Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm | 4.4 to 11 | |
| 18 to 20 |
| Flexural Strength, MPa | 45 to 160 | |
| 62 to 80 |
| Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % | 0.13 to 0.53 | |
| 0.040 to 0.080 |