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| Thermoplastic | ||||
| Polycarbonate (PC) | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Density | 1.20 *10³ | kg/m³ | 74.9 | lb/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity | 2.30 | GPa | 330 | ksi |
| Tensile strength | 68 | MPa | 9800 | psi |
| Elongation | 130 | % | 130 | % |
| Flexural strength | 95 | MPa | 13500 | psi |
| Thermal expansion (20 ºC) | 66*10-6 | ºCˉ¹ | 37*10-6 | in/(in* ºF) |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.20 | W/(m*K) | 1.39 | BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF) |
| Glass transition temperature | 150 | ºC | 302 | ºF |
| Maximum work temperature | 120 | ºC | 250 | ºF |
| Electric resistivity | 108 | Ohm*m | 1010 | Ohm*cm |
| Dielectric constant | 3.0 | - | 3.0 | - |
Applications: blends with other polymers, components of street lights, bottles, protection helmets, machine frames.