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3. Properties
The main properties of resins on the one hand, and films and sheets on the other, are listed in Table 2 .
3.1 Mechanical properties
PET films and sheets are characterized by high rigidity (Figure
1
) and fracture resistance (Figure
2
) at room temperature, and satisfactory resistance at temperatures up to 150°C (Figures
1
and
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