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MECHETEC® PC (Polycarbonate) is a transparent thermoplastic that exhibits extraordinary impact resistance and excellent electrical properties. In addition, its low moisture absorption rate and good chemical resistance make it an extremely versatile engineering material and allows for its use in a multitude of industrial applications. Unfilled MECHETEC® PC is a mechanical grade material with light transmittance of approximately 88%. For applications requiring additional stiffness, a 20% glass fiber filled option is available. Formally known as Unicar PC. For more Info : Click Here

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Physical Form: Rods, Sheets

Features: Excellent Transparency Properties, Good Electrical Properties, Good UV Resistance, High Temperature Strength

Density: 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 2275.26 - 2275.26 MPa

Color: Black, Natural

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • 265 ° F Continuous Use Temperature
  • Superior Electrical Properties.
  • Excellent UV Resistance.
  • Transparent.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Recommended Applications
  • Manifolds.
  • Sight Glasses.
  • Electrical Insulators.
  • Aircraft Instrumentation.
  • Electrical Component Housings.

Properties

Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.2-ASTM-D792
Tensile Strength9500psiASTM-D638
Tensile Elongation110%ASTM-D638
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity330000psiASTM-D638
Flexural Strength13500psiASTM-D790
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity340000psiASTM-D790
Compressive Strength12500psiASTM-D695
Izod Notched Impact17Ft.-lb./in.ASTM-D256
Rockwell Hardness70Scale MASTM-D785
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion3.8 x 10 ^5in/in/°FASTM-D696
Continuous Use Temp.max. 265°FUL746
Heat Deflection Temp. at 264 psi270°FASTM-D3418
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant at 106Hz2.96-ASTM-D150
Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz3.17-ASTM-D150
Dielectric Strength-Short Term380volts/milASTM-D149
Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz0.0009-ASTM-D150
Volume Resistivity10^17ohm-cmASTM-D257
Miscellaneous Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption/24 hrs.0.15%weightASTM-D570
Water Absorption at Saturation0.35%weightASTM-D570
FlammabilityHB-UL-94