Selecting the perfect water absorbent material can be challenging. When considering a water-absorbing polymer material to use for a custom machined part and a specific application, some typical properties to evaluate are
- Temperature
- Impact strength, and
- Wear resistance
Thinking about how much water a plastic component can absorb might not come immediately to mind.
But like many materials, plastics can absorb water — although they aren't the best water-absorbing material.
