Polycarbonate is a group of thermoplastic polymers containing carbonate groups in their chemical structure. In engineering applications, polycarbonate is a strong and durable material, with some grades being transparent. It is easy to process, mold, and thermoform, making it widely used in various applications.
Key Properties of Polycarbonate:
- Can withstand high temperatures up to approximately 120°C (compared to ABS, which withstands only up to 105°C).
- High strength and excellent impact resistance.
- Moderate flexibility (more flexible than ABS and PLA but less than Nylon (PA)).
- Greater transparency than most other plastics.