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Formula: PC
Form: Tube
Material: Polycarbonate (PC)
CAS Number: 25766-59-0
Commodity: Polymers
Polycarbonate Tube is a product within Goodfellow's range of tubular materials. Polycarbonate is known for its high impact strength, transparency, and heat resistance. Offered in over 20 variations, polycarbonate tubes see use across many industries, with applications ranging from medical devices to automotive parts. Its durability and ease of fabrication make it well-suited for the construction of protective casings, fluid lines, optical components, and other tubular parts requiring toughness and optical clarity.
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Tolerances

Tube
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 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

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