PMMA Tube

PMMA Tube combines optical clarity, UV resistance, and mechanical stability in a rigid cylindrical form, making it ideal for fluid handling, optical systems, and protective housings where visibility is essential. Resistant to weathering and many chemicals, it finds use in marine, architectural, and laboratory environments. Industries employ PMMA tubes for sight glasses, protective covers for lighting, and optical components in display systems. Specific applications include transparent protective enclosures, light guide elements, and precision fluid level indicators. In research, PMMA tubes are used for flow visualization studies, light transmission experiments, and durability testing in outdoor conditions. Their combination of optical performance, environmental stability, and structural rigidity ensures versatility in industrial, architectural, and scientific settings.

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Tolerances

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Outside Diameter	=<2mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	=<5mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	>5mm	±10%
Wall Thickness		±20%

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