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