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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 37
Flexural Modulus (psi)86800 to 1.38E+6
Tensile Strength (psi)1890 to 10500
Tensile Elongation (%)1.0 to 10
Rockwell Hardness84 to 115
Notched Izod Impact (ft·lb/in)0.24 to 0.63
DTUL @ 66 psi (0.45 MPa) (°F)116 to 250
DTUL @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) (°F)118 to 122
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 37
Flexural Modulus (MPa)598 to 9500
Tensile Strength (MPa)13.0 to 72.3
Tensile Elongation (%)1.0 to 10
Rockwell Hardness84 to 115
Notched Izod Impact (J/m)13 to 33
DTUL @ 66 psi (0.45 MPa) (°C)46.8 to 121
DTUL @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) (°C)48.0 to 50.1
CLTE, Flow (cm/cm/°C)--
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