Polycarbonate (PC)

Polycarbonate is a versatile and durable thermoplastic material known for its strength, transparency, and heat resistance. It is lightweight yet exceptionally impact-resistant, making it a preferred choice when safety and durability are crucial. With excellent optical clarity, it allows light to pass through with minimal distortion, making it ideal for applications that require visibility. Additionally, polycarbonate has a high melting point and good flame-retardant properties, enabling it to withstand high temperatures without deforming. It is also highly resistant to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, making it suitable for outdoor applications. 

 

Some of its applications:-   

 

1. Safety Equipment: Polycarbonate is widely used in safety equipment such as goggles, face shields, and helmets due to its exceptional impact resistance and transparency, providing reliable protection without compromising visibility.

2. Construction Materials: Polycarbonate sheets are used in construction for applications like skylights, roofing panels, and wall cladding. Its lightweight nature, combined with durability and UV resistance, makes it an attractive choice for architectural projects.

3. Automotive Industry: Polycarbonate is utilized in various automotive components, including headlight lenses, interior panels, and window glazing. Its high impact resistance and ability to withstand extreme temperatures make it suitable for demanding automotive applications.

4. Electrical and Electronics: The excellent heat resistance of polycarbonate makes it a preferred choice for electrical and electronic components. It is used in items like connectors, sockets, switchgear, and LED light covers.

5. Packaging: Polycarbonate is employed in packaging applications where transparency, strength, and impact resistance are required. It can be found in items like food containers, bottles, and protective packaging for delicate products.

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Makers of Polycarbonate (PC) -

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• SABIC 

• LOTTE​

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Industries it is used in (PC) :-   

 

1. Automotive: Polycarbonate is used in automotive applications such as headlight lenses, interior panels, and window glazing due to its impact resistance and durability.

2. Aerospace: Polycarbonate finds use in the aerospace industry for applications like aircraft windows and cockpit instrument panels, thanks to its lightweight nature and optical clarity.

3. Construction: Polycarbonate sheets are used in construction for skylights, roofing panels, and wall claddings due to their lightweight, durable, and UV-resistant properties.