Table 2 Mechanical and physical properties of the matrix-polypropylene (PP).

From: Comparison between bearing strengths of molded-in and machined holes of GFR/PP composites

Physical properties

Melt flow rate at 230 °C and 2.16 kg

70 g/10 min

Density at 23 °C

0.905 g/cm3

Vicat softening temperature

150 °C

Mechanical properties

Tensile strength @ yield

28 MPa

Elongation @ yield

5%

Flexural modulus (1% Secant)

1550 MPa

Rockwell hardness, R-scale

94

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