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 Polylactic Acid (PLA) Typical Properties
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Properties
PLA
Density (g/cm³)1.23 to 1.25
Melt Mass Flow Rate (g/10 min)0.20 to 24
Flexural Modulus (psi)319000 to 1.38E+6
Tensile Strength (psi)2360 to 10000
Tensile Elongation (%)1.0 to 8.7
Rockwell Hardness84 to 115
Notched Izod Impact (ft·lb/in)0.223 to 0.620
DTUL @ 66 psi (0.45 MPa) (°F)115 to 252
DTUL @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) (°F)118 to 131
CLTE, Flow (in/in/°F)--

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Properties
PLA
Density (g/cm³)1.23 to 1.25
Melt Mass Flow Rate (g/10 min)0.20 to 24
Flexural Modulus (MPa)2200 to 9500
Tensile Strength (MPa)16.3 to 69.0
Tensile Elongation (%)1.0 to 8.7
Rockwell Hardness84 to 115
Notched Izod Impact (J/m)11.9 to 33.1
DTUL @ 66 psi (0.45 MPa) (°C)46.3 to 122
DTUL @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) (°C)48.0 to 55.0
CLTE, Flow (cm/cm/°C)--
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