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EPS 150 vs GB/T 10801.1 Type II

Polymer · grade comparison

EPS 150 and GB/T 10801.1 Type II are both polymer grades. EPS 150 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) against 0.25 MPa (0.0363 ksi) for GB/T 10801.1 Type II, about 20% more. In exchange, GB/T 10801.1 Type II is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 2% for EPS 150. GB/T 10801.1 Type II is lighter (0.02 g/cm³ vs 0.03 g/cm³ for EPS 150) and EPS 150 is stiffer (0.01 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, EPS 150 welds better (fair vs poor).

EPS 150Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.

GB/T 10801.1 Type IIChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.

EPS 150 vs GB/T 10801.1 Type II: properties

EPS 150GB/T 10801.1 Type II

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

0.01 GPa0 Msi
0 GPa6.53×10⁻⁴ Msi

Shear Modulus

0 GPa5.8×10⁻⁴ Msi
—

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

0.3 MPa0.04 ksi
0.25 MPa0.04 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

0.15 MPa0.02 ksi
—

Elongation at Break

2%
6%

Compressive Strength

0.16 MPa0.02 ksi
0.12 MPa0.02 ksi

Compressive Modulus

0.01 GPa0 Msi
0.01 GPa7.25×10⁻⁴ Msi

Flexural Modulus

0.01 GPa0 Msi
—

Shear Strength

0.14 MPa0.02 ksi
0.15 MPa0.02 ksi

Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)

8%
—

Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.1 · Flexural Strength 0.28 MPa0.04 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

0.03 g/cm³0 lb/in³
0.02 g/cm³7.59×10⁻⁴ lb/in³

Water Absorption (24 h)

1%
—

Water Absorption (Saturation)

3.5%
3%

Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 100°C212 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

0.03 W/m·K0.02 BTU/hr·ft·°F
0.04 W/m·K0.02 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

80°C176 °F
75°C167 °F

Limiting Oxygen Index

25%
19%

Max Service Temperature (short-term)

100°C212 °F
85°C185 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,400 J/kg·K0.33 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 65 µm/m·K36.1 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 96°C205 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in
—

Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)

3×10⁻⁴
—

Same in both: Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 1.03 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

58 / 100
75 / 100

UV / Weathering Resistance

12 / 100
20 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

88 / 100
90 / 100

Weldability

40 / 100
25 / 100

Formability (cold)

25 / 100
40 / 100

Mold Shrinkage

0.4%
0.45%

Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)

115°C239 °F
110°C230 °F

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

95 MJ/kg40,843 BTU/lb
100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.3 kg CO₂/kg
3.4 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

190 L/kg22.8 gal/lb
180 L/kg21.6 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 5%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

11 kN·m/kg
12 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

0.3 MN·m/kg
0.2 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

0.8 mm²/s
1.3 mm²/s

Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 0

Strength versus weight

Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.

0.1110100123Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleEPS 150

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityEPS 150GB/T 10801.1 Type II
Default condition——
Relative cost$$ Standard$$ Standard
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

EPS 150 vs GB/T 10801.1 Type II — frequently asked

Is EPS 150 stronger than GB/T 10801.1 Type II?

Yes. EPS 150 has a typical tensile strength of 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) against 0.25 MPa (0.0363 ksi) for GB/T 10801.1 Type II — about 20% more.

Which is cheaper, EPS 150 or GB/T 10801.1 Type II?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

Which welds better, EPS 150 or GB/T 10801.1 Type II?

EPS 150. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against poor (25/100) for GB/T 10801.1 Type II.

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Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.