Comparison
Flexible SLA Resin vs Polycarbonate
A side-by-side comparison of Flexible Photopolymer Resin for SLA and Polycarbonate.
Physical
Density
1.05-1.15 g/cm³
1.20 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
1.0-2.0 %
0.15 %
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent (88% light transmission)
Shrinkage
Moderate (1-3%)
0.5 – 0.8 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.01-0.1 GPa (at low strain)
2.3 – 2.4 GPa
Tensile Strength
5-15 MPa
60 – 70 MPa
Elongation at Break
100-300 %
100 – 150 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
Low (deforms)
600 – 900 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
90 – 100 MPa
Hardness (Rockwell M)
—
70
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-20 to 0 °C
147 °C
Melting Point
N/A (cross-linked polymer)
—
Continuous Service Temperature
30-45 °C
115 – 130 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A (deforms)
130 – 140 °C
Thermal Conductivity
—
0.20 W/m·K
CTE
—
65 – 70 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
4.0-5.0
2.9 – 3.0
Volume Resistivity
10⁹-10¹¹ Ω·cm
10¹⁶ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
5-10 MV/m
15 kV/mm
Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
—
Bases
Good resistance
Poor
Solvents
Attacked by strong solvents.
—
UV Resistance
Fair
Poor (unless coated)
Acids (dilute)
—
Good
Alcohols
—
Fair
Oils
—
Good
Gasoline
—
Fair
Acetone
—
Poor (attacks)
Sustainability
Recyclability
Not Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
N/A
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Carbon Footprint
High
~5 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 50 % (bio grades)