Plexiglas vs. Polypropylene Machining
Comparison of Plexiglas and Polypropylene Property Values
Plexiglas |
0.2 |
10,000 |
480,000 |
4 |
400 |
Material |
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Water Absorption Rating |
Tensile Strength |
Flexural Modulus |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
Dielectric Strength |
Polypropylene Homopolymer | Polypropylene Copolymer |
slight | slight |
5,400 | 3,800 |
225,000 | 215,000 |
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Material Properties
- High transparency
- Light transmission (>92%)
- Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
- Extremely high surface hardness
- Good resistance to chemicals
- Mechanical strength
- FDA compliant grades available
- Impact resistance
- Moisture resistance
- Machinability
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