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Thermal, Electrical and Chemical Properties of Plastics: Part 3 in the DesignFax Series

From Ticona Engineering Polymers
 

 
Plastics often must meet multiple demands in any one application. Beyond the need for specific physical and mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness (discussed in the previous article in this series), plastics often encounter temperature, electrical and environmental stresses. In selecting the right plastic for an end use, designers must understand how key properties in these areas are measured. This article offers a compendium of the most significant thermal, electrical and chemical parameters as a guide.
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