Polymer
PLA — Properties
Representative simulation properties for PLA. Click any property for a detailed comparison across materials.
| Density | 1240 kg/m³ |
| Young's Modulus | 3.5 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.13 W/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 1800 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 160 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 68 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.36 |
Using PLA in a simulation
Assign these properties to a material node in PolySim to run structural, thermal, or multi-physics analyses with PLA. The AI Copilot can suggest which properties matter most for your specific study.
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