PC SC1220UR for Electrical Components

Polycarbonate (PC) is a type of thermoplastic polymer that is derived from the combination of bisphenol A (BPA) and phosgene, a chemical compound. The resulting polymer is transparent, durable, and resistant to impact, making it one of the most widely used engineering plastics in the world. 

1. Key Properties of PC

Impact Resistance: One of the most notable features of polycarbonate is its exceptional impact resistance. PC is up to 250 times stronger than glass and has a higher impact resistance than many other plastics, making it ideal for applications where toughness is required. 

Transparency and Optical Clarity: Polycarbonate is a transparent material with excellent optical clarity, making it an ideal choice for applications where transparency is important. This makes PC the material of choice for products like eyewear lenses, light covers, and optical discs.

Electronic components:

Thanks to its durability and impact resistance, PC plastic is commonly used in the production of laptop and tablet cases, smartphone cases and other electronic device components.

2. Application of PC

Automotive/Transportation - Being lightweight and transparent, PC is used to create an eye-catching design and enhance vehicle efficiency by reducing weight without affecting durability and improving aerodynamics of a vehicle. Its high heat resistance allows its use in light housing, headlamp bezel and lenses. 

Building & Construction - PC is known as a suitable alternative to glass in various glazing applications, such as agricultural houses, industry or public building, facades, security windows, shelters and skylights for having properties of high impact strength, transparency, resistance to UV light and weatherability. 

Consumer Products - PC has low birefringence, internal stress and high dimensional accuracy making it suitable for the manufacturing CDs/DVDs. Also, its high transparency allows to design innovative products for everyday use, such as safety goggles, ophthalmic lenses, large-volume water bottles etc. 

Medical - Polycarbonates are majorly used in medical applications for owning excellent combination of properties, such as clarity, heat resistance, dimensional stability and toughness. PC can be sterilized by ethylene oxide, high energy radiation and limited autoclave cycles. Typical medical applications include surgical instruments, drug delivery systems, hemodialysis membranes, blood reservoirs, blood filters etc., where polycarbonates have been able to replace glass and metal.

Food Contact - Because of its heat resistance and shatter resistance, polycarbonate is used in applications for direct contact with foods and beverages. Food storage containers made from PC are reusable, help to preserve freshness, protect foods from contamination and can be conveniently used in a refrigerator or microwave.

Other Applications - Telecom -Mobile phone housings, pager parts; Urban equipment - Street lamp covers, anti- vandal glazing, food processors; Sports - Ski clamp parts, helmets, protective eye visors to protect children and athletes from injuries;  LED application