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What's the density of cured Sugru?
Can anyone tell me the density of cured Sugru? A specific number would be best (in grams per milliliter preferably), but if I can't get that, does it float in water? (If you don't know what Sugru is, see the Instructables store.)
Thanks!
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Best Answer 9 years ago
The density is 1.3g/cm3
That is, a solid piece will sink in water, but only slowly.
9 years ago
I would direct you to the Sugru website where they have the techinical specifications for sugru but the server is currently down. However there community support page is up. Sugru has a relative density of 1.54 grams per cubic centimetre.
Answer 9 years ago
The answer I gave came from the Sugru technical pages.
Answer 9 years ago
There seems to be some inconsistency. On their Web page, they quote 1.3 g/cm3. On the PDF technical data sheet it's 1380 kg/m3 (1.38 g/cm3). On their discussion page (cited by ChrysN) the value of 1.54 g/cm3 ("relative density" is a non sequitur here, since the value quoted is absolute).
Answer 9 years ago
If you check the page quoted by ChrysN, the formulation was changed, and the density is now lower.
I'd write off the 1.3 / 1.38 issue as sloppy rounding.
Answer 9 years ago
Thanks for the link, great info!
9 years ago
Hello you inquisitive bunch.
The correct density of sugru is the value of 1380 kg/m3 (1.38 g/cm3) given on the technical data sheet. The discrepancy on the website is a mistake that we are now amending. Thanks for bringing to our attention.
The value of 1.54 g/cm3 given on the community support page is for a older formulation of sugru. The formula for sugru changed in 2011.
Hope this helps.