PVC-P vs. Melamine Moulding Compound
PVC-P belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while melamine moulding compound belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 3 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (27, in this case) are not shown.
For each property being compared, the top bar is PVC-P and the bottom bar is melamine moulding compound.
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Material Properties
| Density, g/cm3 | 1.4 | |
| 1.3 to 1.9 |
| Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm | 20 | |
| 4.4 to 11 |
| Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % | 0.45 | |
| 0.13 to 0.53 |