Transparent vs Translucent vs Opaque Plastics: What’s the Difference?
The key difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque plastics lies in whether light can pass through the material and how much [...]
Glass-Filled Plastics: Properties, Materials, and Applications
Glass-filled plastics are reinforced materials made by adding a certain percentage of glass fiber to conventional plastics. Compared with unfilled plastics, they [...]
Plastic Density: A Guide to Common Plastic Materials
Plastic density is one of the most fundamental physical properties used to compare different plastic materials. It also directly affects part [...]
Ingress Protection (IP): How to Seal Plastic Enclosures
For outdoor electronics, sensors, controllers, and industrial equipment, plastic enclosures must do more than protect internal components. They also need to [...]
Polymer vs. Monomer: What’s the Difference?
Polymers and monomers are two closely related concepts in polymer materials. Simply put, a monomer is the basic molecular building block [...]
Plastic Melting Point Chart: Processing Temperatures of Common Plastics
Different plastics exhibit very different melting behaviors, so there is no single universal “melting point of plastic.” At the same time, [...]
What Is Teflon (PTFE)? Properties, Applications, and Limitations
When purchasing non-stick pans and other cookware, you may have heard of Teflon coatings. But what exactly is Teflon? How can [...]
Elastic Modulus (Young’s Modulus) of Common Plastics
The Young’s modulus of common unreinforced plastics is approximately 0.15–4.20 GPa. A higher value means the material is less likely to [...]
Flame Retardant Plastics: Materials, UL94 Ratings, and Applications
If you are choosing a plastic material for a charger housing, socket panel, automotive connector, or industrial control box, strength, appearance, [...]
