Material Data Sheet
Material: PC 1000 Polycarbonate
Amorphous PolycarbonatePC 1000 machine grade polycarbonate is a transparent thermoplastic which has excellent impact resistance and overall stiffness. The material has a high heat deflection temperature, absorbs very little moisture and is able to resist acidic solutions. Combining these qualities with polycarbonates good electrical characteristics, and it is an excellent choice for electronic applications. With polycarbonates ability to resist breaking and its transparency, PC 1000 is a great material for protective face shields, windows and other protective devices.
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method ASTM | Value | Units |
| Specific Gravity, 73°F | D792 | 1.2 | |
| Tensile Strength, 73°F | D638 | 10,500 | psi |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, °F | D638 | 320,000 | psi |
| Tensile Elongation ( at break), 73°F | D638 | 100 | % |
| Flexural Strength, 73°F | D790 | 13,000 | psi |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D790 | 350,000 | psi |
| Shear Strength, 73°F | D732 | 9,200 | psi |
| Compressive Strength, 10% Deformation, 73°F | D695 | 11,500 | psi |
| Compressive Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D695 | 300,000 | psi |
| Hardness, Rockwell, Scale as noted, 73°F | D785 | M75 (R126) | |
| Hardness, Durometer, Shore "D" Scale, 73°F | D2240 | D80 | |
| Izod Impact (notched), 73°F | D256 Type A | 1.5 | ft-lb/in of notch |
| Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs. Steel) Dynamic | QTM 55007 | ||
| Limiting PV (with 4:1 safety factor applied) | QTM 55007 | ft.lbs./in.2 min | |
| Wear Factor "k" x 10-10 | QTM 55010 | in.3-min/ft.lbs.hr | |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (-40°F to 300°F) | E-831 (TMA) | 3.9 x 10-5 | in/in./°F |
| Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi | D648 | 290 | °F |
| TG-Glass transition (amorphous) | D3418 | 293 | °F |
| Melting Point (Crystalline) peak | D3418 | N/A | °F |
| Continuous Service Temperature in Air (Max.) (1) | 250 | °F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | F433 | 1.3 | BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
| Electrical Properties | |||
| Dielectric Strength, Short Term | D149 | 400 | Volts/mil |
| Surface Resistivity | EOS/ESD S11.11 | >1013 | ohm/square |
| Dielectric Constant, 106 Hz | D150 | 3.17 | |
| Dissipation Factor, 106 Hz | D150 | 0 | |
| Flammability @ 3.1 mm (1/8 in.) | UL 94 | HB | |
| FDA Compliant | No | ||
| *The values shown in these and the following charts are typical, average properties. Actual values may differ due to variations in resin formulations and processing methods. These values are obtained from sources believed to be reliable, including the resin manufactures, converters and other published sources. However, they should not be used for specification or design purposes. |
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