Plexiglas vs. PVC Machining

Comparison of Plexiglas and PVC Property Values

Plexiglas
0.2
10,000
480,000
4
400
Material
Water Absorption Rating
Tensile Strength
Flexural Modulus
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
Dielectric Strength
PVC CPVC
0 0.04
7,500 8,200
481,000 410,000
6.1 3.7
544 1,250

Material Properties

  • High transparency
  • Light transmission (>92%)
  • Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
  • Extremely high surface hardness
  • Good resistance to chemicals
  • Excellent insulating properties
  • Low permeability
  • Fire resistant
  • Durable and light
  • Good electrical properties
  • Chemically inert
  • Tasteless, odorless and nontoxic
  • Dimensional stability
  • High impact strength

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