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PHB vs. Epoxy

PHB belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while epoxy belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 10 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (19, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is PHB and the bottom bar is epoxy.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.3
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 1.3
2.4
Electrical Resistivity Order of Magnitude, 10x Ω-m 14
13
Elongation at Break, % 7.5
4.5
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 120
130
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 0.58
1.0
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 29
34
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.7
14
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 17
28
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
67