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Polycarbonate (PC)
plastics
plastics
Source Details
Id
plastic-polycarbonate
Name
Polycarbonate (PC)
Category
plastics
Designation
PC
Properties
{
"density": {
"value": 1200,
"unit": "kg/m³"
},
"tensileStrengthYield": {
"value": 63,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"tensileStrengthUltimate": {
"value": 65,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"elasticModulus": {
"value": 2.4,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"poissonsRatio": 0.37,
"thermalConductivity": {
"value": 0.2,
"unit": "W/(m·K)"
},
"thermalExpansion": {
"value": 68,
"unit": "µm/(m·K)"
},
"specificHeat": {
"value": 1200,
"unit": "J/(kg·K)"
},
"meltingPoint": {
"value": 155,
"min": 145,
"max": 165,
"unit": "°C"
},
"hardness": {
"rockwellB": "M70"
}
}Applications
Safety glasses, CDs/DVDs, Bullet-proof glass, Phone cases, Helmets
Notes
Extremely high impact strength. Optically clear. UV sensitive.