Polycarbonate Heat Resistant Plastic and Impact Resistance
Polycarbonate is a clear, amorphous polymer that displays amazing physical properties, such as remarkable heat resistance, superior clarity, and supreme impact resistance that makes it virtually unbreakable. It is not uncommon for this type of thermoplastic polymer to be utilized for replacing glass or metal in demanding applications when the temperature doesn’t surpass 257° F.
There are different varieties of polycarbonate plastics, and not all of them are created equal or used for the same applications. Furthermore, some have higher performance levels than others. A good example of a top performer is PC 1000. This particular thermoplastic has many great features including:
- High creep resistance
- Good mechanical strength
- Stiffness retention across an extensive array of temperatures
- Suitable for food contact
- Great dimensional stability (incredibly minimal water absorption and low coefficient of linear thermal expansion)
- Good dielectric and electrical insulating properties.
As was previously mentioned, polycarbonates can be used in a number of applications, and while Polycarbonate 1000 is ideal for windows and other structural applications that are in need of strong transparent materials, it is also an excellent choice for electronic and/or electrical applications, as stock shapes created from this thermoplastic are machine grade.
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