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Material Data Sheet

Material: Tecanat™

Polycarbonate

Tecanat™ is a natural unfilled polycarbonate that has transparency, excellent impact strength and tesile properties. Polycarbonate is an amorphous thermoplastic material. Good electrical properties combined with superior impact strength and moderate chemical resistance make this product widely accepted for numberous applications. This product is offered in many popular rod and plate sizes.

Mechanical Properties Test Method ASTM Value Units




Density D792 .0.0430 lbs/in3
Specific Gravity D792 1.19 g/cc
Water Absorption @ 24 hours, 73°F D570 0.15 %
Water Absorption @ Saturation, 73°F D570 0.35 %
Tensile Strength, 73°F D638 8,000 psi
Tensile Modulus D639 300,000 psi
Elongation ( at break), 73°F D638 50 %
Flexural Strength, 73°F D790 14,200 psi
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F D790 340,000 psi
Compressive Strength D695   psi
Izod Impact Strength, 73°F D256 1.7 ft-lb/in of notch
Rockwell Hardness, 73°F D785 M - 70, R -118 M or R Scale
Shure Hardness     D Scale
Wear Factor Against Steel, 40 psi, 50 fpm D3702 2500 X 10-10 in.3-min/ft.lbs.hr
Static Coefficient of Friction D3702    
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction, 40 pcs, 50 fpm D3702
0.38




Thermal Properties








Heat Deflection Temperature @ 66 psi D648 280 °F
Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi D648 270 °F
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion D696 3.8 X 10-5 in/in./°F
Continuous Servicing Temperature, Intermittent
275 °F
Continuous Servicing Temperature, Long Term UL746B
240 °F
Specific Heat
0.30
BTU/lb -°F
Thermal Conductivity
1.32  
Melting Point D2133

°F
Flammability UL94
HB (mm)




Electrical Properties








Surface Resistivity D257   ohm/square
Volume Resistivity D257 1.0 x 1017 ohm - cm
Dielectric Strength D149 380 Volts/mil
Dielectric Constant, 60 Hz, 73°F, 50% RH D150
3.2  
Dissipation Factor, 60 HZ, 73°F D150 0.0009  


   
*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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