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Phenolic Thermoset (Bakelite GP-20 type molding compound) vs PLA (Polylactic Acid Ingeo 3052D injection grade)

Property comparison of Phenolic Thermoset (Bakelite GP-20 type molding compound) and PLA (Polylactic Acid Ingeo 3052D injection grade), both polymer.

Polymer6 compared properties
PropertyPhenolic Thermoset (Bakelite GP-20 type molding compound)PLA (Polylactic Acid Ingeo 3052D injection grade)Difference
Tensile strength55 MPa60 MPa+9%
Elongation1 %3.5 %+250%
Poisson ratio0.350.36+3%
Density1,350 kg/m³1,240 kg/m³-8%
Specific heat1,600 J/kg·K1,800 J/kg·K+13%
Coefficient of thermal expansion0.000017 1/K0.00008 1/K+371%

Difference is PLA (Polylactic Acid Ingeo 3052D injection grade) relative to Phenolic Thermoset (Bakelite GP-20 type molding compound). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

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Phenolic Thermoset (Bakelite GP-20 type molding compound)
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PLA (Polylactic Acid Ingeo 3052D injection grade)
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