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PHB vs. EPDM Rubber

PHB belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while EPDM rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber). There are 6 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (15, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.0
Elongation at Break, % 7.5
400
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 120
160
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.7
3.6
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 17
12
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
13