Polycarbonate (PC)


Properties overview:
  • High strength, stiffness, hardness and toughness
  • Good weathering properties
  • Excellent impact resistance over a wide range of temperatures
  • Good electrical-insulation properties

  • Fillers:
  • Glass fibres

  • Further options:
  • UV-Stabilisers

  • Common Tradenames of suppliers of original material:
  • Makrolon (Bayer)
  • Lexan (General Electric)
  • Xantar (DSM)
  • Calibre (DOW)

  • Typical applications:
  • Housings
  • Discs (e.g. CD)
  • Data storage
  • Lamp Housings
  • Spectacles