PLA is the most commonly used 3D printing material, It is a Degradable material, PLA comes in the category of Thermoplastics polymer. its chemical formula is (C3H4O2)n, The monomer is typically made from fermented plant starch such as corn, cassava, sugarcane, or sugar pulp.
PLA physical properties
printing temperature | 190 – 210 °C |
Density | 1.250 g·cm−3 |
Heat Distortion | 56 °C |
Tensile strength | 65Mpa |
Elongation at break | 8% |
Flexural Strength | 97Mpa |
Flexural Modulus | 3600MPA |
Izod Impact | 4 KJ·m−3 |
Melting Temperature | 170°C |
Crystallization temperature | 100°C |