Polycarbonate (PC) is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer. Amorphous polymers do not have defined melting points but ranges at which they soften (called the glass transition temperature).

Polycarbonate has excellent toughness, strength, transparency and dimensional and color stability. It has higher impact resistance than nylon 6 and nylon 6,6. Its drawbacks are lower resistance to chemicals and organic solvents.

Hardness	Somewhat rigid	Very rigid
Vicat Softening Point	286°F (141°C)	426°F (219°C)
Tensile Strength	10000 psi (68.9 MPa)	16000 psi (110.3 MPa)
Elongation at Break	50%	150%
Biocompatibility	Not suitable for remaining in the body as long as 30 days
Sterilization	Ethylene oxide (EtO) Gamma and E-beam radiation (limited) Steam autoclaving Vaporized hydrogen peroxide
Trade Names	Polybutylene Teraphthalate Polycarbonbonate Polyetheretherketone Polyetherimide Polysulfone

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