PC (Polycarbonate) – generic
PC
PC (Polycarbonate) – generic
Trade Name : Generic grade
Polycarbonate (PC)
Reinforced charges
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Injection Moulding
Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
Quality Scores
Mechanics
Thermal
Chemical
UV ageing
Injection moulding difficulty
Recycling
Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 1.19 to 1.20 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 9.6 to 12 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 2340 to 2520 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 90 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 2390 to 2490 MPa ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile resistance | 65.5 to 66.0 MPa ISO 527-1, -2 |
| Tensile strain | 5.9 to 7.5 % ISO 527-1, -2, Yield |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
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Recommended applications
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Automotive Applications
- Household
- Enclosures
- Lighting applications
- Electrical components
- Computer components
- Mobile phones
- Medical/health applications
- Industrial applications
Frequently asked questions
Injection at 270–320 °C, mould at 80–120 °C. Pre-drying is essential: 4–6 hours at 120 °C. Highly susceptible to hydrolysis if damp. High viscosity requires high pressure. Low shrinkage (0.5–0.8 %). Take care with birefringence on optical components.
The PC is recyclable (code 7). Chemical depolymerisation allows for the recovery of BPA and diphenyl carbonate. Mechanical recycling is common in industry but degrades transparency and impact resistance after several cycles.
PC-FDA grades are approved for food contact. Beware of older grades that may contain BPA. Modern BPA-free grades comply with EU regulation 10/2011 for certain uses. Always check the specific grade.
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