Thermoplastic
LCP (liquid crystal polymer)
A self-reinforcing thermoplastic whose rigid rod-like molecules align in flow, giving very high stiffness and strength, low thermal expansion and near-zero moisture uptake — thin-wall connectors and 5G/high-frequency electronics. Strongly anisotropic.
| Property | Value | Source | Method | Conditions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.4 g/cm³ | Celanese Vectra A950 liquid crystal polymer datasheet, typical (flow-direction) values | — | 23 °C, dry | — |
| Young's modulus E | 10.6 GPa | Celanese Vectra A950 liquid crystal polymer datasheet, typical (flow-direction) values | ASTM D638 | 23 °C, dry | flow direction — self-reinforcing; transverse far lower |
| Tensile strength | 182 MPa | Celanese Vectra A950 liquid crystal polymer datasheet, typical (flow-direction) values | ASTM D638 | 23 °C, dry | flow direction |
| Melting point Tm | 280 °C | Celanese Vectra A950 liquid crystal polymer datasheet, typical (flow-direction) values | DSC | 23 °C, dry | — |
Compare with
LCP (liquid crystal polymer) vs Polypropylene (PP)
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LCP (liquid crystal polymer) vs Polycarbonate (PC)
LCP (liquid crystal polymer) vs PEEK
LCP (liquid crystal polymer) vs Polyethylene, high-density (HDPE)
LCP (liquid crystal polymer) vs PVC, rigid (uPVC)
Sources
- Celanese Vectra A950 liquid crystal polymer datasheet, typical (flow-direction) values
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary. Always confirm against the supplier datasheet before design work. Data policy: docs/DATA-SOURCES.md in the repository.