Polycarbonate
Overview
What is the Material: Polycarbonate is an amorphous material.
Key Material Features: This material is beneficial in applications requiring transparency, high strength, hardness, and impact strength.
Other Considerations: This material may not be suitable in applications requiring diverse chemical resistance or food grade materials.
Physical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Designation | (PC) Polycarbonate | |
| Trade Names (®, ™) | Tuffak GP (Formerly Makrolon), Lexan, PC-1000, Sustanat, Tecanat, Zelux, ZL 1600 | |
| Color | Transparent | |
| Density (g/cm^3) | 1.20 | D 792 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile Test) (psi) | 340000 | D 638 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) | 9000 | D 638 |
| Tensile Strength at Break (psi) | 9500 | D 638 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | 110 | D 638 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | 13500 | D 790 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Flexural Test) (psi) | 345000 | D 790 |
| Compression Strength: 10% Strain (psi) | 12500 | D 695 |
| Compression Strength: 1% Strain (psi) | 2100 | D 695 |
| Compression Modulus (psi) | 345000 | D 695 |
| Impact Strength (Izod) (ft-lbs/in) | 18 | D 256 |
| Hardness (R) | 118 | D 785 |
| Hardness (M) | 70 | D 785 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Kinetic, 40 psi, 50 fpm) | 0.38 | D 3702 |
| Wear (K) Factor (in^3-min/ft-lbs-hr) (Against Steel, 40 psi, 50 fpm) | 2.50E-7 | D 3702 |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Point (°F) | 309 | |
| Deflection Temperature (°F) (66 psi) | 280 | D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature (°F) (264 psi) | 270 | D 648 |
| Service Temperature Continuous (°F) | 250 | |
| Service Temperature Minimal (°F) | -200 | |
| Service Temperature Intermittent (°F) | 275 | |
| Thermal Expansion (CLTE) (in/in/°F) | 3.75E-5 | D 696 |
| Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F) | 1.35 | |
| Specific Heat (BTU/lb-°F) | 0.30 |
Electrical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity (Ω*cm) | 8.20E16 | D 257 |
| Dielectric Strength (V/mil) | 380 | D 149 |
| Dissipation Factor (60 Hz) | 0.0009 | D 150 |
| Dielectric Constant (60 Hz and 50% RH) | 3.17 | D 150 |
Other
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Absorption (%) (24 Hours) | 0.13 | D 570 |
| Moisture Absorption (%) (Saturated) | 0.35 | D 570 |
| Light Transmission (%) | 86 | D1008 |
| Flammability | HB |
The data stated are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. The data should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. The information is provided as a guide to the best of our knowledge and given without obligation or liability. Testing under individual application circumstances is recommended.