Polymer · Thermal Expansion
Thermal Expansion of PLA
The thermal expansion of PLA is approximately 68 ×10⁻⁶/K. How much it grows with temperature — critical for thermal-stress.
Thermal Expansion of PLA
68 ×10⁻⁶/K
Ranked #9 of 53 materials by thermal expansion
Compared to nearby materials
| ABS | 90 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Nylon 6 | 80 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| PMMA (Acrylic) | 70 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| PLA | 68 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Polycarbonate | 65 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| PETG | 60 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Epoxy Resin | 60 ×10⁻⁶/K |
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