Physical properties of polycarbonate

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Chemical resistance
While PC plastic has good resistance to dilute acids and hot database alcohol, it has average resistance to alkalis and grease. However, it has poor resistance to concentrated acids, halogens and aromatic hydrocarbons, hence the need to carefully consider the chemical environment in its applications.

Physical property Details
Density The density is 1200 kg/m3, which contributes to its strength and lightness.
Limiting oxygen index Has a limiting oxygen index which indicates its flammability characteristics.
UV blocking Provides protection against UV rays, improving outdoor durability.
Chemical properties of polycarbonate
Chemical property Details
Phase to STP Solid
Resistance to alcohols It has high resistance, ensuring its durability in alcohol-rich environments.
Resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons It has good resistance, which makes it suitable for use in cases of exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons.
Resistance to greases and oils Maintains integrity when exposed to greases and oils, ideal for automotive and industrial applications.
Resistance to alkalis Average resistance, requiring careful use in alkaline environments.
Ketone resistance High resistance to ketones, useful in various chemical handling applications.
Resistance to diluted acids Effectively resists exposure to dilute acids and is suitable for various chemical applications.
Solvent resistance High solvent resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance in solvent-rich environments.
Moisture absorption Low water absorption, ensuring dimensional stability.
Electrical properties of polycarbonate
Electrical property Details
Dielectric strength Provides excellent insulation with high dielectric strength.
Dielectric constant at 1 kHz Effective electrical insulation with a constant dielectric constant.
Dissipation factor at 1 kHz Low dissipation factor, ensuring minimal energy loss in electrical applications.
Volume resistivity It has an extremely high volume resistivity, making it an excellent electrical insulator.
Mechanical properties of polycarbonate
Mechanical property Details
Ultimate tensile strength Can withstand tensile stresses up to 60 MPa, ideal for high strength applications.
Elastic limit Not available.
Young's modulus of elasticity Exhibits a modulus of 2.3 GPa, indicating good elasticity and stiffness.
Brinell hardness Brinell hardness of 80 BHN, providing good surface resistance to indentation and scratching.
Thermal properties of polycarbonate