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PHB vs. NEMA Laminate

PHB belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while NEMA laminate belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (16, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.3 to 1.9
Flexural Strength, MPa 20
87 to 340
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 120
120 to 200
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.7
8.3 to 40
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 17
17 to 50
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
55 to 260
Water Absorption After 24 Hours, % 0.75
0.17 to 3.5