Poly Carbonate
Poly Carbonate
Polycarbonate is a high-performance tough, amorphous and transparent thermoplastic polymer with organic functional groups linked together by carbonate groups (–O–(C=O)–O–) and offers a unique combination of properties. PC is popularly used as an engineering plastic owing to its unique features .


Features
Toughness, HIgh Impact, Strength, Transmittance, Lightweight, Protection from, UV Rays, Optical Nature, Chemical Resistance, Heat Resistance
Applications
- Electrical Switchgears
- CD/DVD's
- Safety Goggles
- Water Bottles
- Automotive parts
- Light Housing
- Refrigerators
- Washing Machines
- Air Conditioners
Advantages
- Highly transparent.
- High toughness
- High mechanical retention
- Good electrical insulation
- Good abrasion resistance
Disadvantages
- Low fatigue endurance
- Mechanical properties degrade after prolonged exposure to water
- Attacked by hydrocarbons and bases
- Proper drying before processing is needed
- Yellows after long exposure to UV