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Brass C260 vs. Plastic UHMWPE
Compare Brass C260 vs. Plastic UHMWPE strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Mechanical | ||
| Yield strength | 345MPasourcenominal, strip/flat, 0.5% extension (not 0.2% offset) | 20MPasourcetypical, tensile stress at yield ISO 527, 50 mm/min |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 427MPasourcenominal, strip/flat | 43MPasourcetypical, tensile stress at break ISO 527, 50 mm/min |
| Elongation at break | 23%sourcenominal, in 2.0 in., strip/flat | 465%sourcetypical, nominal elongation at break ISO 527 |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 110GPasourcetypical, temper-independent | 0.66GPasourcetypical, tensile modulus ISO 527, 1 mm/min |
| Density | 8,525kg/m³sourcenominal | 930kg/m³sourcetypical |
| Strength to weight | 40.5kN·m/kg1.88x higher | 21.5kN·m/kg |
| Stiffness to weight | 12.9MN·m/kg18.2x higher | 0.71MN·m/kg |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.34sourcereference value at room temperature (Wieland-M30 = CuZn30 = C26000, rolled products) | not sourced |
| Shear modulus | 41.2GPa | not sourced |
| Bulk modulus | 115GPa | not sourced |
| Speed of sound | 3,597m/s | 842m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 121W/m·Ksourcetypical, 20 °C | 0.4W/m·Ksourcetypical, unfilled (narrative value, generic Celanese UHMWPE) |
| Thermal expansion | 20µm/m·Ksourcetypical, mean 20-300 °C | 200µm/m·Ksourcetypical, 20 to 100 °C (generic Celanese UHMWPE) |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | 100µm growth10x less | 1,000µm growth |
| Specific heat | 377J/kg·Ksourcetypical, 20 °C | not sourced |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | 37.7mm²/s | not sourced |
| Thermal shock resistance | 12,510W/m | not sourced |
| Melting point | 916–954°Csourcesolidus-liquidus | 130–138°CsourceDSC 10 K/min |
| Max service temperature | not sourced | 80°Csourcerecommended max constant operating temperature |
| Values for | C26000 cartridge brass, H02 half hard flat/strip: CDA Electronic Connector Design Guide (mechanical) + CDA alloy page (physical) | Celanese GUR 4120 (avg. molecular weight 4.7x10^6 g/mol), typical values on compression-molded specimens; CTE and thermal conductivity from Celanese's generic UHMWPE guide (grade not named) |
Every value links to the document that states it. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.
Questions
Is Brass C260 stronger than Plastic UHMWPE?
Brass C260 is stronger: its yield strength is 345 MPa against 20 MPa for Plastic UHMWPE (17.3x).
Which is lighter, Brass C260 or Plastic UHMWPE?
Plastic UHMWPE is lighter: 930 kg/m³ against 8,525 kg/m³ for Brass C260.
Which is stiffer, Brass C260 or Plastic UHMWPE?
Brass C260 is stiffer: Young's modulus 110 GPa against 0.66 GPa for Plastic UHMWPE, so the same part in Brass C260 deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, Brass C260 or Plastic UHMWPE?
For the same stiffness or strength: Brass C260 is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension), stiff beam (bending), strong rod or tie; Plastic UHMWPE is lighter for a stiff panel or plate, strong beam, strong panel or plate.
| Part that must be | Brass C260 | Plastic UHMWPE |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | lighter | 18.2x heavier |
| Stiff beam (bending) | lighter | 41% heavier |
| Stiff panel or plate | 1.66x heavier | lighter |
| Strong rod or tie | lighter | 1.88x heavier |
| Strong beam | 37% heavier | lighter |
| Strong panel or plate | 2.21x heavier | lighter |
For the same stiffness or strength, mass scales with density over stiffness (or strength) raised to a power set by how the part is loaded: 1 for a rod in tension, 1/2 for a beam in bending, 1/3 for a panel (the standard material-selection indices).
Which conducts heat better, Brass C260 or Plastic UHMWPE?
Brass C260 conducts heat better: 121 W/m·K against 0.4 W/m·K for Plastic UHMWPE.
Which expands less with temperature?
Brass C260 expands less: 20 µm/m·K against 200 µm/m·K for Plastic UHMWPE.