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Formula: PC
Form: Rod
Material: Polycarbonate
CAS Number: 25766-59-0
Commodity: Polymers
Polycarbonate Rods offer a high-performance plastic that provides robust mechanical properties, impact resistance and optical clarity. This versatile thermoplastic is available in 67 diameter and length variations. Polycarbonate rods are used across scientific research and industrial applications requiring a balance of toughness, temperature resistance, machinability and transparency. These range from mechanical parts like gears and rollers to optical components like light pipes and lenses.
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | +20% / -10% |
|---|
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 |
Pultrusions
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength( MPa ) | >80 |