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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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