Thermoplastic comparison
Polysulfone (PSU) vs TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
Every value below is a typical room-temperature figure with its source, test method and conditions — the same dataset that drives the calculators.
| Property | Polysulfone (PSU) | TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ | 1.2 g/cm³ | Polysulfone (PSU) — 3% higher |
| Young's modulus E | 2.5 GPa | 0.03 GPa | Polysulfone (PSU) — 83.3× higher |
| Tensile strength | 70 MPa | 40 MPa | Polysulfone (PSU) — 75% higher |
| Glass transition Tg | 185 °C | -35 °C | Polysulfone (PSU) — 220 °C higher |
Where these numbers come from
- CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com)
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary widely and a supplier datasheet always overrides a textbook figure. Confirm against the datasheet before design work.