Polycarbonate (PC)

Alternative and trade names
Lexan®, Calibre®, Apec®, Alcom®
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Description

Polycarbonate, an amorphous polymer, offers a unique combination of toughness with exceptional impact strength. It also exhibits high optical clarity, excellent creep, and high temperature resistance.

This material data has been provided by M-Base.

"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

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Properties

General

PropertyValue

Density

1.18 - 1.24 g/cm³

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Mechanical

PropertyValueComment

Elastic modulus

2.1 - 2.5 GPa

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Elongation

50.0 - 150.0 %

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Impact strength, Charpy notched

10.0 - 80.0 kJ/m²

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Tensile strength

50.0 - 80.0 MPa

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at 4-7% strain

Impact strength, Charpy unnotched

no break

Thermal

PropertyValue

Coefficient of thermal expansion

6e-05 - 8e-05 1/K

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Melting point

220.0 - 260.0 °C

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Specific heat capacity

1170.0 - 1260.0 J/(kg·K)

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Thermal conductivity

0.2 - 0.27 W/(m·K)

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Flammability

UL 94 V2

Electrical

PropertyValue

Dielectric constant

2.7 [-]

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3.1 [-]

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Electrical resistivity

100000000000000 Ω·m

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Optical

PropertyValue

Transparency

yes

Technological properties

Property
Application areas

Electrical housings, optical data storage (CD & DVD), ophthalmic lenses, fresh water containers

Processing methods

Injection molding, blow molding, extrusion