PC Properties
Polycarbonate is a versatile engineering thermoplastic known for its exceptional combination of properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
It has outstanding impact toughness and creep resistance, with very high heat resistance and good cold resistance, reaching a brittle temperature of -100°C. It has bending and tensile strength equivalent to nylon, as well as a higher elongation and elastic modulus.
However, its fatigue strength is lower than nylon 66, and it has low water absorption and minimal shrinkage, with good dimensional stability.
Application
PC an be used for various gears, worm gears, racks, cams, bearings, arbors, pulleys, transmission chains, nuts, washers, pump impellers, lampshades, containers, housings, covers, etc. Some common applications of PC material include:
1. Consumer Goods:Â PC is used in various consumer goods such as water bottles, food containers, eyewear lenses, and smartphone cases due to its durability, impact resistance, and transparency.
2. Automotive Industry:Â PC is used in automotive applications for headlight lenses, interior trim components, dashboard panels, and protective covers due to its impact resistance, light weight, and ability to withstand high temperatures.
3. Electronics:Â PC is used in electronics for manufacturing CDs, DVDs, computer and smartphone housings, LED/LCD display screens, and electrical components due to its electrical insulation properties, transparency, and dimensional stability.
4. Medical Devices:Â PC is utilized in medical devices and equipment like incubators, surgical instruments, and blood oxygenators because of its biocompatibility, sterilizability, and impact resistance.
5. Lighting:Â PC is used in lighting fixtures, LED covers, and diffusers due to its optical clarity, UV resistance, and high-temperature tolerance.
6. Safety Equipment:Â PC is used in the manufacturing of safety goggles, face shields, helmets, and riot gear due to its impact resistance and ability to withstand extreme conditions.
