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Properties of coir and some selected natural fibres in comparison with E-glass Compiled from the following
| Fibre | Tensile strength (MPa) | Young’s modulus (GPa) | Elongation at break (%) | Cellulose (%) | Lignin (%) | HC (%) | Density (kg/m3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coir | 188 | 4.2 | 18.8 | 48.6 | 30.4 | 8.2 | 1160 |
| Jute | 249 | 63.7 | 0.6 | 61–71.5 | 12–13 | 13.6–20.4 | 240 |
| Hemp | 514 | 24.8 | 1.6 | 70.2–74.4 | 3.7–5.7 | 17.9–22.4 | 1480 |
| Sisal | 484 | 19 | 3.3 | 67–78 | 8–11 | 10–14.2 | 1450 |
| E-Glass | 400 | 1.0 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1900 |
HC, hemicellulose
