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| Thermoset | ||||
| Urea Formaldehyde (UF), cellulose filled | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Density | 1.55 *10³ | kg/m³ | 96.8 | lb/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity | 9 | GPa | 1300 | ksi |
| Tensile strength | 65 | MPa | 9500 | psi |
| Elongation | 0.8 | % | 0.8 | % |
| Flexural yield strength | 100 | MPa | 14000 | psi |
| Compressive strength | 240 | MPa | 35000 | psi |
| Thermal expansion (20 ºC) | 29*10-6 | ºCˉ¹ | 16*10-6 | in/(in* ºF) |
| Maximum work temperature | 80 | ºC | 170 | ºF |
Applications: dinnerware, protective coatings, adhesives, lighting fixtures, heavy duty electrical equipment, decorative laminates.