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|
|
|
|
|
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Strength (Best-1,
Poorest-5)
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
|
Wet Strength vs. Dry
Strength
|
85%
|
100%
|
100%
|
115%
|
|
Shock Load Ability
(Best-1, Poorest-5)
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
4
|
|
Floats or Sinks in Water
|
Sinks
|
Sinks
|
Floats
|
Sinks
|
|
Elongation at Break
(Approximate)
|
20% - 34%
|
15%-20%
|
15% - 20%
|
10%-15%
|
|
Water Absorption
|
6%
|
<1%
|
Zero
|
100%
|
|
Melting Point
|
480°F
|
500°F
|
330°F
|
Does Not Merit
Chars at 350. F
|
|
Abrasion Resistance
(Best-1, Poorest-5)
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
3
|
|
Degradation: Resistance
to Sunlight
|
Good
|
Excellent
|
Poor
|
Good
|
|
Degradation: Resistance
to Rot
|
Excellent
|
Excellent
|
Excellent
|
Poor
|
|
Degradation: Resistance
to Acids
|
Poor
|
Good
|
Good
|
Poor
|
|
Degradation: Resistance
to Alkalis
|
Good
|
Poor
|
Good
|
Poor
|
|
Degradation: Resistance
to Oil & Gas
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Poor
|
|
Electrical Conductivity
Resistance
|
Poor
|
Good
|
Good
|
Poor
|
|
Flexing Endurance
(Best-1, Poorest-5)
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
|
Specific Gravity
|
1.14
|
1.38
|
.90
|
1.38
|
|
Storage Requirements
|
Wet or Dry
|
Wet or Dry
|
Wet or Dry
|
Dry Only
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