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Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate (PC) (PC): plastics engineering material. Density 1200 kg/m³. Yield 63 MPa, ultimate 65 MPa. Elastic modulus 2.4 GPa. Full property sheet with…
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Specification
- Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Category
- plastics
- Designation
- PC
- Applications
- Safety glasses, CDs/DVDs, Bullet-proof glass, Phone cases, Helmets
- Notes
- Extremely high impact strength. Optically clear. UV sensitive.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1200 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Yield | 63 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 65 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 2.4 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.37 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 68 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 1200 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 155 °C |
| Hardness | Rockwell B: M70 |