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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.
Glossary Of Terms
amorphous polymer
A polymer having no crystallinity; for example, polysulfone. See Thermoplastics.
| Property | Measure Low | Measure High |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0.0434 lb./in.3 (1.20 g/cc) | 0.0434 lb./in.3 (1.20 g/cc) |
| Melting point | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Glass transition temperature | 302°F (150°C) | 302°F (150°C) |
| Tensile strength at break | 10000 psi (68.9 MPa) | 10000 psi (68.9 MPa) |
| Elongation at break | 80% | 150% |
| Hardness durometer (Shore A) | 70 | 70 |
| Hardness durometer (Shore D) | 118 | 118 |
| Water absorption @ 24 hours | 0.1% | 0.15% |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide (EtO) Gamma and E-beam radiation Steam autoclaving (limited) |
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