Polycarbonate Film

Polycarbonate Film offers a unique combination of optical clarity, impact resistance, and flexibility in a thin, versatile format. It retains high mechanical strength while allowing conformability for wrapping, laminating, or layering in complex assemblies. This form is widely used in safety glazing interlayers, optical displays, and electrical insulation for high-voltage components. Applications include touchscreen overlays, anti-vandal display covers, and protective barriers in optical instrumentation. Research uses involve development of transparent impact-resistant composites, optical interference coatings, and flexible electronic substrates. The film format’s adaptability, combined with polycarbonate’s strength and transparency, ensures a vital role in industries requiring both visual access and protection in lightweight, flexible designs.

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Tolerances

Foil

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