Polikarbonat [PC]
General Engineering Plastics 120°C
- High mechanical strength
- Good abrasion resistance
- Very high impact resistance, even at low temperatures
- Stiffness retention over a wide range of temperatures
- Very good dimensional stability [very low water absorption and low CLTE]
- Natural color [transparent, translucent]
- Good electrical insulation and dielectric properties
- Physiologically inert [suitable for food contact per FDA regulations]
- PC stock shapes may have a semi-matte surface resulting from standard production processes, particularly in extruded products.
- Mechanical polishing or an appropriate vapor-polishing process may be used to improve the optical clarity of finished parts, subject to compatibility and safety requirements.
- Components for precision engineering
- Safety glazing
- Electrically insulating parts, and components for medical and pharmaceutical devices