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Polycarbonate Product Guide

Applications | Mechanical Data

Overview

Polycarbonate is a high clarity hard thermoplastic which is siginificantly stronger than plate glass and acrylic plastic. Its ability to help minimize heat loss and reduce transmission of sound make polycarbonate a favorite throughout the architectural/construction industry for skylights, light lenses, domes and more. Additionally, polycarbonate offers good electrical insulation, ease of machining, exceptional durability, ease of bonding to solvent cements, effective resistance to weather, and excellent structural performance.

 

Common Brand/Trade Names

TECANAT®, TUFFAK®, Sustanat

 

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Products

Polycarbonate Sheet/Plate | Polycarbonate Round Rod

Applications

  • Architectural Glazing
  • Face Shields
  • Machine Guards
  • Sight Glasses
  • Green Houses
  • Semiconductor Machinery Components



Physical Properties Polycarbonate
 
Density0.043 lb/in3
Tensile Strength 9-9.9 ksi
Tensile Modulus 340 ksi
Elongation at Break Percentage 90-140%
Flexural Strength 13.5-14.4 ksi
Flexural Modulus 320-345 ksi
Compressive Strength 10-12.5 ksi
Compressive Modulus 345 ksi
Izod Impact (notched)2-17 ft-lb/in
Hardness, Rockwell R118
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion3.75-3.8 x 10^-5 in./in./°F
Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 ksi270-288 °F
Water Absorption %, 24hrs 0.15-0.2%
Thermal Conductivity 1.32-1.6 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F


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