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Mechanical Properties: Plastics

Material Condition Density (Kg/m3) Elastic Modulus (GPa) Poisson's Ratio Tensile Strength (N/mm2 or MPa) Yield Strength (N/mm2 or MPa)
ABS 1020 2 0.394 30 N/A
Acrylic Medium-High Impact 1200 3 0.35 73 45
Epoxy Unfilled 1100 2.42 0.35 28 N/A
Nylon 101 1150 1 0.3 79 60
Polycarbonate 1200 2.4 0.37 70 60
Polyethylene (HDPE) 950 1.2 0.42 30 15
Polypropylene 900 1.5 0.4 35 20
Polystyrene 1050 3.3 0.35 40 30
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 1400 3.0 0.38 50 40