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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of POLYCARBONATE

ASTM or UL test Property Unfilled 30% Glass
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.043
1.2
0.052
1.43
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.12 0.12
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 9,500 19,000
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 320,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 60 10
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 15,000 23,000
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 375,000 1,100,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 12,000 18,000
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 240,000 500,000
D785 Hardness, Rockwell M70 / R118 M92
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 13 2
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
3.9 1.2
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
270 / 132 295 / 146
D3418 Glass Transition Temp (°F / °C) 293 / 145 300 / 149
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 250 / 121 270 / 132
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)
1.3
6.9
1.3
6.9
UL94 Flammability Rating
@ less than .45″ (11.5mm) thickness
@ .45″ (11.5mm) thickness and above
H-B
V-0
H-B
V-0
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick 390 470
D150 Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz 3.17 3.35
D150 Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz 0.0009 0.0011
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH 1016 1016

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.