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Smiths Metal Centres Polycarbonate (PC)

Smiths Metal Centers Polycarbonate (PC) is supplied as a machine grade which is well suited for a variety of application which requires high impact strength. It is an amorphous transparent material which benefits from a combination of good mechanical and electrical properties. The material is readily recyclable and benefits from good machinability and can be machined to close working tolerances.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Physical Form: Bars, Rods, Sheets

Features: Dimensional Stability, Electrically Insulating, Good Impact Strength, Good Machinability, Heat Resistance, Recyclable

Density: 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³

Color: Transparent

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Key features
  • High impact strength
  • Fracture resistant
  • Easy to machine to close tolerances
  • Good dimensional stability
  • Good electrical insulation properties
  • Readily recyclable
  • Transparent
  • High heat resistance

Applications & Uses

Typical Applications
  • Impact guards
  • Safety glasses
  • Manifolds
  • Automotive parts
  • Packaging

Properties

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Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.2ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (24hrs)0.15%ASTM D 570
Water Absorption (Saturation)0.35%ASTM D 570
FlammabilityHBUL94
Tensile Strength10000.0psiASTM D 638
Elongation75.0%ASTM D 638
Modulus320000.0psiASTM D 638
Flexural Strength13000.0psiASTM D 790
Notched Izod10.0ft-lb/inASTM D 256
Rockwell HardnessM75ASTM D 785
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi)280.0°FASTM D 648
Coefficient Linear Thermal Expansion3.80 x 10^⁶in/in/°FASTM D 696
Dielectric Strength380.0V / milASTM D 149
Volume Resistivitymin. 10^¹³ohm-cmASTM D 257
Dielectric Constant3.2ASTM D 150

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Certifications & Compliance

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Technical Details
  • Recyclability - Readily recyclable.
  • Machinability - Polycarbonates can be machined to close tolerances.