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PC (Polycarbonate)
Material type: Plastic, High accuracy, High strength
PC offers accuracy, durability and stability, creating strong parts that withstand functional testing.
Process compatibility
Material Color
white
Black
translucent
Material advantages
PC has high strength and elasticity coefficient, high impact strength, wide operating temperature range; high transparency and free dyeability; low molding shrinkage, good dimensional stability; good weather resistance; excellent electrical properties; tasteless and odorless Hazards comply with health and safety.
Material shortcomings
Heavy weight, poor thermal conductivity; poor fatigue strength, prone to stress cracking; poor wear resistance.
Recommended description
Polycarbonate is one of the most widely used thermoplastic materials. It is the preferred choice of many designers and engineers because it provides design freedom, capability to maintain color and strength over time.
Properties
Name | |
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Tensile strength | 72.4 MPa |
Yield strength | 70 MPa |
Modulus of elasticity | 2.44 GPa |
Elongation at break | 50 - 120 % |
Hardness | 21.7 HV |
Maximum service temperature | 144 °C |
Thermal expansion coefficent | 137 10^-6 ºC |
Thermal conductivity | 0.218 W/(m⋅°C) |
Common applications
• Power distribution (covers and housings)
• Connectors
• Battery boxes
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