|
Terylin or polyester |
Nylon |
Polyproplene |
Acrylic |
Wool |
Cotton |
| Specific Gravity |
1.38 |
1.14 |
0.91 |
1.14 |
1.32 |
1.54 |
| Safe operating Temp(C) (approx) |
160 |
145 |
95 |
125 |
95 |
100 |
| Melting Point(C) (approx) |
270 |
215 |
120 |
150 |
Decompose at 104 C |
|
| Resistance to Mineral acids |
Good |
Fair |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
| Resistance to Ikalies |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Good |
| Resistance to Dry heat |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
| Resistance to moist heat |
Fair |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
| Resistance to Organic acids |
Good |
Fair |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
| Resistance to Oxidizing agent |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
| Resistance to abrasion |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |