PMMA Filament

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.

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Tolerances

Filament

Diameter		±20%
Length		+5% / -1%

Material Properties for Polymers

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