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PCL vs. Thermoset PI

PCL belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while thermoset PI belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 8 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 PCL and the bottom bar is thermoset PI.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.1
1.4 to 1.6
Elongation at Break, % 300
2.0 to 5.9
Glass Transition Temperature, °C -60
360
Maximum Temperature: Decomposition, °C 200
330
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 40
260
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 2.5
6.5 to 16
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 9.4
16 to 30
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 10
37 to 81