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Nylon |
Polyester |
Polypropylene |
Polyethylene |
Spectra/Dyneema |
| Strength: |
| Grams/Denier |
7.0-9.5 |
7.0-9.5 |
6.5 |
6 |
30 |
| Shock-load
Absorbtion |
Excellent |
Good |
Very
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
| Elongation: |
| Percent
on Break |
18-25% |
12-15% |
15-25% |
15-25% |
3.50% |
| Creep |
Moderate |
Low |
High |
High |
Moderate |
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Weight |
| Specific
Gravity |
1.14 |
1.38 |
0.91 |
0.95 |
0.97 |
| Floats |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Effects
of Moisture |
| Water
Absorb |
2-8% |
<1% |
None |
None |
None |
| Dielectric
Properties |
Poor |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Degradation |
| Resistance
to UV |
Good |
Excellent |
Poor |
Fair |
Fair |
| Resistance
to Rot & Mildew |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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| Thermal
Properties |
| Melts
at |
420-480
F |
490-500
F |
330
F |
275
F |
297
F |
| Resistance |
| Resistance
to Acids |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Resistance
to Alkalis |
Very
Good |
Fair |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Resistance
to Oil & Gas |
Very
Good |
Very
Good |
Very
Good |
Very
Good |
Very
Good |
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