Plexiglas vs. Ryton Machining
Comparison of Plexiglas and Ryton 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 |
| Ryton |
|---|
| 0.02 |
| 5,000 |
| 1,000,000 |
| 2.5 |
| 385 |
Material Properties
- High transparency
- Light transmission (>92%)
- Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
- Extremely high surface hardness
- Good resistance to chemicals
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Almost no moisture absorption
- Machines to tight tolerances
- Inert to steam, strong bases, fuels and acids
- Very low coefficient of linear thermal expansion
- Inherently flame retardant
- Dimensional stability
- High mechanical strength
- High strength-to-weight ratio
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