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What is the density of Schedule 40 PVC?

What is the density of Schedule 40 PVC?

What is the density of Schedule 40 PVC?

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We are Solidworks modeling different configurations of a plumbing fitting and would like to calculate the material savings for each different configurations.  In order to do so, we need the density of Schedule 40 PVC and Schedule 40 ABS used for plastic injection molding plumbing fittings.
Can you help?

RE: What is the density of Schedule 40 PVC?

Solidworks 2004 Materials Database has the following for PVC and ABS

ABS 1020 kg/cubic meter
ABS PC 1070 kg/cubic meter
PVC Rigid 1300 kg/cubic meter
PVC 0.007 Plasticized 1290 kg/cubic meter

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