PC vs. Melamine Moulding Compound
PC 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 (14, in this case) are not shown.
For each property being compared, the top bar is PC and the bottom bar is melamine moulding compound.
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Material Properties
| Density, g/cm3 | 1.2 to 1.4 | |
| 1.3 to 1.9 |
| Flexural Strength, MPa | 92 to 160 | |
| 45 to 160 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C | 130 to 150 | |
| 170 to 230 |