Lexan® 8B28 Polycarbonate Disk

Lexan® 8B28 Polycarbonate Disk is known for its high impact strength, transparency, and thermal resistance, making it a versatile polymer component. Machined into disk form, it offers dimensional stability and optical precision, critical in applications requiring both mechanical robustness and light transmission. Industries such as data storage, optics, electronics, and automotive engineering utilize these disks extensively. Specific applications include optical media substrates, protective transparent windows in sensors, and structural elements in lighting and display systems. Research has also highlighted their response to irradiation and ion implantation, where changes in crystallinity, optical bandgap, and thermal stability provide valuable insights into polymer modification. These studies underline the material’s role not only as a functional component but also as a platform for advancing polymer science. By combining processability with durability and tunable performance, Lexan® 8B28 Polycarbonate Disk remains integral to both industrial manufacturing and scientific innovation.

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Tolerances

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Thickness		±20%

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