Looking for a polymer similar to polycarbonate and ABS

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The discussion centers on a science fair experiment focused on testing the effectiveness of polymers used in football helmets, specifically polycarbonate and ABS. The experimenter seeks additional polymers that are comparable in strength and cost to enhance the study's variables. Noryl has been identified but is deemed too expensive. Suggestions include conducting a physical properties search on matweb.com to find polymers with similar characteristics. It's noted that polycarbonate and ABS are chemical names, while Noryl, Ryton, and nylon are trademarks, emphasizing the importance of using chemical names for accurate specifications.
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I am doing a science fair experiment testing the effectiveness of polymers commonly used in football helmets. I am planning on using polycarbonate and ABS, because they are commonly used. However, I am looking for one or two other polymers that are similar in strength and price to add more of a variable. I have done my research, but the only other polymer I have found is Noryl, which is a little out of my price range. Does anyone know of any materials like this? I also need something that can be bought in fairly small quantities.

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You can do a physical properties search on www.matweb.com to find polymers with similar properties.
 
Polycarbonate and ABS are chemical name for some polymers. Noryl, ryton, nylon... are trademark. You can get the same polymer with differents names (trademark). For specifications is better don't use trademaks
 
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