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PHB vs. PC

Both PHB and PC are thermoplastics. 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 PC.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.3
1.2 to 1.4
Elongation at Break, % 7.5
3.5 to 110
Flexural Strength, MPa 20
92 to 160
Heat Deflection Temperature At 1.82 MPa (264 psi), °C 60
130 to 150
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 6.7
15 to 30
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 17
30 to 45
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 30
66 to 160