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Polycarbonate Granules

Polycarbonate (PC) granules are widely recognized for their versatility in scientific and industrial applications, particularly in optoelectronics, environmental monitoring, and biomedical fields. In optoelectronics, the unique optical clarity and toughness of polycarbonate make it an ideal matrix for embedding fluorescent metal nanoclusters, enabling potential uses in data storage and light-emitting devices. Additionally, polycarbonate granules like these have been used in environmental studies to clarify their interaction with ecosystems, where findings suggest that both new and aged polycarbonate can influence plant germination and growth rates, offering insights into microplastic pollution. In biomedical research, polycarbonate’s biocompatibility and structural integrity support applications in medical devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. These diverse capabilities position these polycarbonate granules as a material of choice for researchers and innovators across disciplines.
Formula: PC
Nominal Granule Size: 3mm
Weight: 10g
Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 6.5g/10min
Type: Injection Moulding
Additives: Heat Stabiliser Only
Colour: Clear
CAS Number: 25766-59-0
UOM Code: 492-976-17
SKU: 1000044654
Product Code: CT30-GL-000110
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Material Properties for Polymers

Physical Properties
Element Value
Abbe number 34
Flammability V0-V2
Radiation resistance Fair
Refractive index 1.584-6
Resistance to Ultra-violet Fair
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 25-27
Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) 0.35
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.1
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.2
Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good-Poor
Aromatic hydrocarbons Poor
Greases and Oils Good-Fair
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Good-Poor
Halogens Poor
Ketones Poor
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Coefficient of friction 0.31
Hardness - Rockwell M70
Poisson's ratio 0.37
Elongation at break( % ) 100-150
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 2.3-2.4
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 600-850
Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles ) Oct-15
Tensile strength( MPa ) 55-75
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.9
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.01
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 15-67
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹⁵
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁴-10¹⁶
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 140
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 128-138
Lower working temperature( C ) -135
Upper working temperature( C ) 115-130
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1200
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.19-0.22@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 66-70
Pultrusions
Element Value
Compressive strength( MPa ) >80
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