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Smiths Metal Centres Polycarbonate (PC GF 20)

Smiths Metal Centers Polycarbonate (PC GF 20) is an enhanced version of PC, with improved stiffness, tensile strength and a lower coefficient thermal expansion.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Physical Form: Bars, Rods, Sheets

Features: Dimensional Stability, Electrically Insulating, Excellent Stiffness, Good Impact Strength, Good Machinability, Heat Resistance, High Tensile Strength, Low Thermal Expansion, Recyclable

Density: 1350.0 - 1350.0 kg/m³

Color: Transparent

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Technologies

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

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.35ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (24hrs)0.16%ASTM D 570
Water Absorption (Saturation)0.29%ASTM D 570
FlammabilityHBUL94
Tensile Strength16000.0psiASTM D 638
Elongation6.0%ASTM D 638
Modulus860000.0psiASTM D 638
Flexural Strength19000.0psiASTM D 790
Notched Izod2.0ft-lb/inASTM D 256
Rockwell HardnessM91ASTM D 785
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi)295.0°FASTM D 648
Coefficient Linear Thermal Expansion1.5 x 10^⁶⁵in/in/°FASTM D 696
Dielectric Strength490.0V / milASTM D 149
Volume Resistivity10^¹⁷ohm-cmASTM D 257
Dielectric Constant3.13ASTM D 150

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

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