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GB/T 10801.1 Type II vs JIS A9511 EPS

Polymer · grade comparison

GB/T 10801.1 Type II and JIS A9511 EPS are both polymer grades. GB/T 10801.1 Type II is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 0.25 MPa (0.0363 ksi) against 0.2 MPa (0.029 ksi) for JIS A9511 EPS, about 25% more. GB/T 10801.1 Type II is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 1.5% for JIS A9511 EPS. JIS A9511 EPS is lighter (0.02 g/cm³ vs 0.02 g/cm³ for GB/T 10801.1 Type II) and JIS A9511 EPS is stiffer (0.01 GPa vs 0 GPa).

GB/T 10801.1 Type IIChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

JIS A9511 EPSChoose it when weight is the constraint.

GB/T 10801.1 Type II vs JIS A9511 EPS: properties

GB/T 10801.1 Type IIJIS A9511 EPS

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

0 GPa6.53×10⁻⁴ Msi
0.01 GPa7.25×10⁻⁴ Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

0.25 MPa0.04 ksi
0.2 MPa0.03 ksi

Elongation at Break

6%
1.5%

Compressive Strength

0.12 MPa0.02 ksi
0.08 MPa0.01 ksi

Compressive Modulus

0.01 GPa7.25×10⁻⁴ Msi
0 GPa6.53×10⁻⁴ Msi

Flexural Strength

0.28 MPa0.04 ksi
0.15 MPa0.02 ksi

Shear Strength

0.15 MPa0.02 ksi
0.1 MPa0.01 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

—
0.18 MPa0.03 ksi

Flexural Modulus

—
0.01 GPa7.98×10⁻⁴ Msi

Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)

—
4%

Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.1

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

0.02 g/cm³7.59×10⁻⁴ lb/in³
0.02 g/cm³7.23×10⁻⁴ lb/in³

Water Absorption (Saturation)

3%
4%

Water Absorption (24 h)

—
1.5%

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

Thermal

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

Min Service Temperature

-50°C-58 °F
-80°C-112 °F

Vicat Softening Point (B50)

96°C205 °F
98°C208 °F

Limiting Oxygen Index

19%
18%

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.04 W/m·K0.02 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 75°C167 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 85°C185 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)

1.03
1.04

Volume Resistivity

1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm
1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm

Electrical Resistivity

—
1×10¹⁴ Ω·m3.94×10²¹ µΩ·in

Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)

—
2×10⁻⁴

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

75 / 100
80 / 100

UV / Weathering Resistance

20 / 100
15 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Weldability

25 / 100
30 / 100

Formability (cold)

40 / 100
25 / 100

Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)

110°C230 °F
—

Mold Temperature (typ.)

—
115°C239 °F

Same in both: Machinability 90 / 100 · Mold Shrinkage 0.45%

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb
105 MJ/kg45,142 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.4 kg CO₂/kg
3.6 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

180 L/kg21.6 gal/lb
165 L/kg19.8 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 5%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

12 kN·m/kg
10 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

0.2 MN·m/kg
0.3 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

1.3 mm²/s
1.4 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 scaleJIS A9511 EPS

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityGB/T 10801.1 Type IIJIS A9511 EPS
Default condition——
Relative cost$$ Standard$$ Standard
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

GB/T 10801.1 Type II vs JIS A9511 EPS — frequently asked

Is GB/T 10801.1 Type II stronger than JIS A9511 EPS?

Yes. GB/T 10801.1 Type II has a typical tensile strength of 0.25 MPa (0.0363 ksi) against 0.2 MPa (0.029 ksi) for JIS A9511 EPS — about 25% more.

Which is cheaper, GB/T 10801.1 Type II or JIS A9511 EPS?

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, GB/T 10801.1 Type II or JIS A9511 EPS?

JIS A9511 EPS. Its weldability rates poor (30/100) 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.