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PCL vs. Epoxy

PCL belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while epoxy belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 11 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 PCL and the bottom bar is epoxy.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 1.2
2.4
Elongation at Break, % 300
4.5
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 10
67

Thermal Properties

Glass Transition Temperature, °C -60
120
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 200
430
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 40
130

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.1
1.3

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 0.61
1.0
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 32
34
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 2.5
14
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 9.4
28