1) Commodity chemical 2) German invention 3) Transparent material
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The features of polycarbonate are very similar to PMMA or Plexiglas. Like PMMA, the material is easy to produce and allows more light to pass through. But it also offers other advantages compared to PMMA or plexiglass. For example, polycarbonate is easy to work with. Think of drilling or sawing, for example. Maintenance is also very easy. Like PMMA...
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(from the article `industrial polymers, major`) Marketed under the trademarked names Lexan and Merlon, among others, PC is a special type of polyester used as an engineering plastic. It has ...
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A polymer in which the repeating unit is an organic carbonate [ROC(O)O]n.
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A high clarity film having the versatility of acetate with the durability of polyester.
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Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic polycondensate polymer mass-produced since 1958. It has excellent strength and possesses good dimensional stability, dielectric strength, flame retardancy, and an impact resistance which is the highest among current transparent rigid materials. It is difficult to machine, however.
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A very tough thermoplastic, usually found as a substitute for glass, e.g. vandal proof telephone kiosks, bullet proof shields, baby bottles and picnic ware. It is also extensively used in the automobile industry.
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Clear, tough, shatterproof, virtually unbreakable polymer used to make the lens in most Streamlight flashlights. Often hard coated for abrasion resistance.
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