UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) vs Vinyl Ester Resin (neat cast Derakane 441 type)
Property comparison of UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) and Vinyl Ester Resin (neat cast Derakane 441 type), both polymer.
| Property | UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) | Vinyl Ester Resin (neat cast Derakane 441 type) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 40 MPa | 78 MPa | +95% |
| Elongation | 350 % | 5 % | -99% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.46 | 0.37 | -20% |
| Density | 930 kg/m³ | 1,080 kg/m³ | +16% |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.42 W/m·K | 0.21 W/m·K | -50% |
| Specific heat | 1,840 J/kg·K | 1,280 J/kg·K | -30% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.0002 1/K | 0.000058 1/K | -71% |
Difference is Vinyl Ester Resin (neat cast Derakane 441 type) relative to UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). 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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