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Properties of Polyurethane vs. Wood
| | Polyurethane | Wood | | Specific Gravity, g/ml | 0.1 - 0.6 | 0.31 - 0.66 | | (Wood) Working Qualities | Very Good | Very Good | | Nailability | Very Good | Excellent | | Screw-Holding Power | Very Good | Very Good | | | | | | Effects of Chemicals: | | | | Water Absorption % (24hrs.) | 0.2 - 0.7 | Over 15% | | Resistance to Polar Solvents | Very Good | Very Good | | Resistance to Dilute Acids | Very Good | Good | | Resistance to Dilute Alkali | Very Good | Good | | | | | | Thermal Properties: | | | | Thermal Expansion per C (10-5) | 3 - 5 | 110 - 15, 17 - 120 | | Resistance tp Long Term Exposure | Excellent | Poor | | | | | | Physical Properties: | | | | Tensile Strength, psi | 100 - 8,000 | 200 - 1,200 | | Fatigue Resistance | Very Good | Excellent | | Scratch and Wear Resistnace | Very Good | Good | | Impact Resistance | Good | Very Good | | | | | | Other Properties: | | | | Decay Resistance | Excellent | Poor | | Resistance to Insects | Excellent | Poor - Fair |
Source: Elastromer Chemicals Dept. E.1. Dupont |
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