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About Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate is exceptionally strong and clear plastic. It is the sort of plastic that does everything: conducts electricity, is tough and does not shatter, and will resist some chemicals. Thus, PC plastic is intrinsically transparent, although not always clear as crystal. Ensinger says our PC is fine for machining work, but if people want to see their reflections they will have to polish it.
Features
- Low density
- Translucency (transparency for optical grades)
- Impact resistance
- Moderate chemical resistance (low solvent resistance)
- Good Machinability
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Rigidity over a wide range of temperatures
Polycarbonate Application
- Gear
- Plastic lenses in eyewear
- Medical equipment
- Auto components / parts
- Protective gears (bullet-proof glass)
- Greenhouse material
- Digital disks (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)
- Exterior lighting fixtures (lampshade)
- And more…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is polycarbonate PC used for?
Industries where polycarbonate is routinely used: Safety equipment PC in the form of safety goggles, face shields and helmets due to its high impact resistance combined with good shock attenuation properties (~3 times that of laminated glass), infrared transparency, very low light distortion at large viewing angles (>88 degrees) ensuring a ballistic protection while maintaining clear vision.
Is PC plastic waterproof?
They are all completely waterproof, so there is no concern about them leaking even on the heaviest rains or during floods. Thus, this type of material is used in panel form at various places to face the natural calamities such as cyclone which can push your room and allow you inside safely.
Is PC plastic strong?
Poly Carbonate is also a great material which found its wide range of applications in various industries and domestically as well. It has very high strength, stiffness, chemical resistance and impact properties but is also one of the easiest to machine from a manufacturing stand point.
What are the disadvantages of polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate also lacks scratch resistance which is its main disadvantage. For example, if a branch falls and scratches an acrylic patio cover. The solution to this problem is polishing the polycarbonate.
Is polycarbonate stronger than steel?
Polycarbonate can withstand an impact of over 900 psi and is nearly 200 times tougher than steel. Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic and will bend, then snap back to its original state (much like silicone), while metal can become dented.
What dissolves polycarbonate?
Dimethylformamide, 1,4-Dioxane Best Polycarbonate Solvents A right choice solvent- DMF (dimethyle formamide) -Chloroform’s
How long does polycarbonate last?
Given these movement requirements a highly impact resistant plastic called polycarbonate.ResponseBody was found to be ideal. Outside of these applications, the lifespan of a polycarbonate roof depends on climate and location. However, these are a 10-20-year warranty type of roofing and would be a great choice for the next project.
Does polycarbonate break easily?
polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable, it clearly has the drop on glass from a safety aspect.progressBar(0%) 5 of 6 Function & Durability The material is robust and capable of bearing a heavy load in adverse weather conditions, making it ideal as an alternative for glass at schools, subways, bus-stops; greenhouses or even hospitals.
Is polycarbonate resistant to oil?
Polycarbonate is inert to a mineral acids, most organic and oxidizing/reducing agents as well towards neutral/acid salt solutions universal greases/waxes/oils saturated/aliphatic/cleocellimist hydrocarbons alcohols except methyl.
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