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Plastic ABS

Plastic ABS strength, stiffness, density and thermal properties, with their source.

A bracket in Plastic ABS, 3D-printed (layer lines) finish.

Mechanical
Yield strength38.1MPa1
Ultimate tensile strength38.1MPa1
Flexural strength61.1MPa1
Elongation at break4.6%1
Young's modulus (stiffness)1.96GPa1
Density1,100kg/m³1
Strength to weight34.6kN·m/kg
Stiffness to weight1.78MN·m/kg
Poisson's ratiobase material0.392
Shear modulus0.706GPa
Bulk modulus2.97GPa
Speed of sound1,336m/s
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Young's modulus (GPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic TPUPlastic NylonWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLS PA12 NylonDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcretePCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic ABS
Stiffness against densityHigher and further left: stiffer for its weight
1k10k101001kDensity (kg/m³)Yield strength (MPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic TPUPlastic NylonRubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLA Resin Elastic 50ASLS PA12 NylonDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Aluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic ABS
Strength against densityHigher and further left: stronger for its weight
Thermal
Thermal conductivitybase material0.17W/m·K3
Thermal expansionbase material80–110µm/m·K3
100 mm part over a 50 °C swing475µm growth
Specific heatnot sourced
Heats up and cools (diffusivity)not sourced
Thermal shock resistance21.2W/m
Glass transition101°C1
Max service temperatureHDT 0.455 MPa86.6°C1
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic NylonRubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic ABS
Thermal conductivity against densityHigher and further left: spreads more heat for its weight
0.111010010100Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Thermal expansion (µm/m·K)Plastic PETGPlastic NylonWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPlywoodPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic ABS
Thermal expansion against thermal conductivityLower and further right: warps less when heated
Sources3 documents: UltiMaker, Covestro, INEOS Styrolution
Values for
3D printed (FDM). Ultimaker ABS, 3D-printed specimens, XY (flat); 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 v5.00, April 20, 2022.
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    Ultimaker ABS Technical Data Sheet, v5.00UltiMakerarchived copyYield strength: typicalUltimate tensile strength: typical, peak stress (= stress at yield)Flexural strength: typicalElongation at break: typicalYoung's modulus (stiffness): typicalDensity: typicalGlass transition: typicalMax service temperature: HDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens)
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    Engineering Polymers Part and Mold Design: Thermoplastics, A Design GuideCovestroarchived copyPoisson's ratio: base material: ABS family typical (Covestro Part and Mold Design guide, Table 3-1)
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    Terluran GP-22 (ABS) Product Data SheetINEOS StyrolutionThermal conductivity: base material: INEOS Styrolution Terluran GP-22 injection-molding ABS, typicalThermal expansion: base material: INEOS Styrolution Terluran GP-22 injection-molding ABS, range

Plastic ABS is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.

Thermal properties of Plastic ABS

Thermal conductivity of Plastic ABS

Plastic ABS has a thermal conductivity of 0.17 W/m·K (0.0982 BTU/hr·ft·°F). Basis: base material: INEOS Styrolution Terluran GP-22 injection-molding ABS, typical. Source: INEOS Styrolution, Terluran GP-22 (ABS) Product Data Sheet.

Coefficient of thermal expansion of Plastic ABS

Plastic ABS expands 80–110 µm/m·K (44.4–61.1 µin/in·°F): a 100 mm part grows 475 µm over a 50 °C rise. Basis: base material: INEOS Styrolution Terluran GP-22 injection-molding ABS, range. Source: INEOS Styrolution, Terluran GP-22 (ABS) Product Data Sheet.

Glass transition temperature of Plastic ABS

Plastic ABS softens at its glass transition, 101 °C (213 °F). Basis: typical. Source: UltiMaker, Ultimaker ABS Technical Data Sheet, v5.00archived copy.

Maximum service temperature of Plastic ABS

The maximum service temperature of Plastic ABS is 86.6 °C (188 °F). Basis: HDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens). Source: UltiMaker, Ultimaker ABS Technical Data Sheet, v5.00archived copy.

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