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Copper C110 vs. Plastic Nylon
Compare Copper C110 vs. Plastic Nylon strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Mechanical | ||
| Yield strength | 69MPasourcetypical, 0.5% extension under load | 63.1MPasourcetypical |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 221MPasourcetypical | 63.1MPasourcetypical, peak stress (= stress at yield) |
| Flexural strength | not sourced | 82.9MPasourcetypical |
| Elongation at break | 55%sourcetypical, 1 in. rod | not sourced |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 117GPasourcetypical50.3x stiffer | 2.33GPasourcetypical |
| Density | 8,913kg/m³sourcenominal | 1,140kg/m³sourcetypical |
| Strength to weight | 7.74kN·m/kg | 55.4kN·m/kg7.15x higher |
| Stiffness to weight | 13.1MN·m/kg6.43x higher | 2.04MN·m/kg |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.34sourcereference value at room temperature (Wieland-K32 = Cu-ETP = C11000, rolled products) | 0.4sourcebase material: unfilled polyamide (PA), conditioned, maker design-guide family value (Covestro Table 3-1) |
| Shear modulus | 43.7GPa52.5x stiffer in shear | 0.833GPa |
| Bulk modulus | 122GPa | 3.89GPa |
| Speed of sound | 3,626m/s | 1,430m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 391W/m·Ksourcetypical, 20 °C | 0.33W/m·Ksourcebase material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both) |
| Thermal expansion | 16.9µm/m·Ksourcetypical, mean 20-100 °C | 98–102µm/m·Ksourcebase material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K, 98) and PA6 (B3S, 102), 23-55 C |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | 84.5µm growth5.92x less | 500µm growth |
| Specific heat | 385J/kg·Ksourcetypical, 20 °C | 1,700J/kg·Ksourcebase material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both) |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | 114mm²/s669x faster | 0.17mm²/s |
| Thermal shock resistance | 8,992W/m168x more resistant | 53.6W/m |
| Melting point | 1,065–1,083°Csourcesolidus-liquidus | 188°Csourcetypical |
| Glass transition | not sourced | 55.1°Csourcetypical |
| Max service temperature | not sourced | 89.2°CsourceHDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens) |
| Values for | C11000 ETP copper, annealed to 0.050 mm grain size (OS050), 1 in. rod, copper.org typical values | Ultimaker Nylon, 3D-printed specimens, XY (flat), conditioned >=24 h at room temperature; Ultimaker S5 Pro, engineering intent profile, 0.15 mm layer height, AA 0.4 print core, 100% infill, Cura 4.9, printed one-at-a-time, conditioned >=24 h at room temperature. TDS v2.00, April 20, 2022. |
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.
Plastic Nylon is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is Copper C110 stronger than Plastic Nylon?
Copper C110 is stronger: its yield strength is 69 MPa against 63.1 MPa for Plastic Nylon (9%).
Which is lighter, Copper C110 or Plastic Nylon?
Plastic Nylon is lighter: 1,140 kg/m³ against 8,913 kg/m³ for Copper C110.
Which is stiffer, Copper C110 or Plastic Nylon?
Copper C110 is stiffer: Young's modulus 117 GPa against 2.33 GPa for Plastic Nylon, so the same part in Copper C110 deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, Copper C110 or Plastic Nylon?
For the same stiffness or strength: Copper C110 is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension); Plastic Nylon is lighter for a stiff beam (bending), stiff panel or plate, strong rod or tie, strong beam, strong panel or plate.
| Part that must be | Copper C110 | Plastic Nylon |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | lighter | 6.43x heavier |
| Stiff beam (bending) | 10% heavier | lighter |
| Stiff panel or plate | 2.12x heavier | lighter |
| Strong rod or tie | 7.15x heavier | lighter |
| Strong beam | 7.37x heavier | lighter |
| Strong panel or plate | 7.48x 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, Copper C110 or Plastic Nylon?
Copper C110 conducts heat better: 391 W/m·K against 0.33 W/m·K for Plastic Nylon.
Which expands less with temperature?
Copper C110 expands less: 16.9 µm/m·K against 100 µm/m·K for Plastic Nylon.