Thinking about plastics that are lighter than Polyethylene or in the same density range, Polypropylene comes to mind.
Trying to think about their similarities and differences; both are inert.
PE...
is more flexible,
accumulates less static charge,
is far less stiff
is costlier
Now some figures:
PP possess higher tensile strength.
However PP is far less wear and weather resistant.
Trying to think about their similarities and differences; both are inert.
PE...
is more flexible,
accumulates less static charge,
is far less stiff
is costlier
Now some figures:
Property
|
HDPE
|
LDPE
|
PP
|
Tensile
Strength
|
0.20 - 0.40 N/mm²
|
0.20 - 0.40 N/mm²
|
0.95 - 1.30 N/mm²
|
Notched
Impact Strength
|
no break Kj/m²
|
no break Kj/m²
|
3.0
- 30.0 Kj/m²
|
Thermal
Coefficient of expansion
|
100 - 220 x 10-6
|
100 - 220 x 10-6
|
100 - 150 x 10-6
|
Max
Cont Use Temp
|
65
°C
|
65 °C
|
80
°C
|
PP possess higher tensile strength.
However PP is far less wear and weather resistant.
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