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PMMA Rod

Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Rods are rigid, transparent thermoplastic products within our broad range of rods. With 122 size variations available, they’re precision-machined and highly customizable. Characterized by high light transmittance and weather/chemical resistance, these rods are used across a wide selection of applications, including signage, lighting, scientific equipment and medical devices. Across a wide range of sizes, our PMMA rods enable engineers and designers to prototype and build specialty components suitable for a wide variety of industries.

Formula: PMMA, Acrylic
Diameter: 2mm
Length: 1000mm
Production Method: Extruded
Transparency: Clear/Transparent
CAS Number: 9011-14-7
UOM Code: 430-311-68

SKU: 1000126646

Product Code: ME30-RD-000102

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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

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