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PMMA Filament - D 1mm L 20m

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SKU: 1000005807 Product Code: ME30-MT-000110
PMMA Filament provides high optical clarity, UV stability, and consistent diameter, making it suitable for optical transmission, prototyping, and fabrication of transparent components. Its resistance to weathering and chemicals ensures reliable performance in outdoor and chemically exposed environments. Industries use PMMA filament in light guides, 3D-printed optical elements, and decorative features requiring durable transparency. Specific applications include custom optical fibers for illumination, prototyping of transparent housings, and educational demonstration models for optics. In research, PMMA filament enables optical testing in polymer waveguides, evaluation of transparency retention under environmental stress, and mechanical analysis of thin polymer strands. The combination of visual clarity, form consistency, and environmental stability makes it an essential material for precise optical and fabrication applications.
Formula: PMMA, Acrylic
Diameter: 1mm
Length: 20m
Type: Optical Fibre
CAS Number: 9011-14-7
UOM Code: 042-452-52
Legacy Code: ME305910
Distributor Code:
GF04245252

Tolerances

Filament
Diameter ±20%
Length +5% / -1%
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each
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Material Properties

Physical Properties
Element Value
Abbe number 57.2
Flammability HB
Radiation resistance Fair
Refractive index 1.49
Resistance to Ultra-violet Good
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 17-20
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.2
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.19
Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good-Poor
Acids - dilute Good-Poor
Alcohols Good-Poor
Alkalis Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Poor
Greases and Oils Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Poor
Halogens Poor
Ketones Poor
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.6
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.014
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 15
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹⁴
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 2-14 x 10¹⁵
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Hardness - Rockwell M92-100
Poisson's ratio 0.35-0.4
Elongation at break( % ) 2.5-4
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 2.4-3.3
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 16-32
Tensile strength( MPa ) 80
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 105
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 95
Lower working temperature( C ) -40
Upper working temperature( C ) 50-90
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1400-1500
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.17-0.19@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 70-77