Polycarbonate plastic - Revision history

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	* ETFE.		* ETFE.
	* EVA film.		* EVA film.
		+	* Flame retardant.
	* Glass.		* Glass.
	* Glass fibre.		* Glass fibre.
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	* Transparent insulation.		* Transparent insulation.

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	* Polyurethane (PUR).		* Polyurethane (PUR).
	* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.		* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.
		+	* Rubber.
	* Security glazing.		* Security glazing.
	* The development of structural membranes.		* The development of structural membranes.
	* Transparent insulation.		* Transparent insulation.

−	[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Designing Buildings at 15:31, 18 March 2019

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Acrylic.
	* ETFE.		* ETFE.
	* EVA film.		* EVA film.

Editor at 18:16, 12 February 2019

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	Although it is highly impact-resistant, polycarbonate is prone to scratching. In some applications where this is likely to prove a problem (such as with safety eyewear), a scratch-resistant coating can be applied.		Although it is highly impact-resistant, polycarbonate is prone to scratching. In some applications where this is likely to prove a problem (such as with safety eyewear), a scratch-resistant coating can be applied.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* ETFE.		* ETFE.
	* EVA film.		* EVA film.
	* Glass.		* Glass.
		+	* Glass fibre.
	* Glass reinforced plastic GRP.		* Glass reinforced plastic GRP.
	* Plastic.		* Plastic.

Editor at 16:03, 1 August 2018

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	* Plastic.		* Plastic.
	* Plastic cladding.		* Plastic cladding.
		+	* Polyurethane (PUR).
	* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.		* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.
	* Security glazing.		* Security glazing.

Editor at 14:22, 17 May 2018

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	* Glass.		* Glass.
	* Glass reinforced plastic GRP.		* Glass reinforced plastic GRP.
		+	* Plastic.
	* Plastic cladding.		* Plastic cladding.
	* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.		* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.

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−	Polycarbonate plastic (PC) is a high performance, sustainable thermoplastic~~. This means that the material~~ becomes liquid at its melting point ~~instead of~~ burning. ~~As opposed to~~ thermoset plastics, thermoplastics can be heated, cooled and reheated again without significant degradation. This means they ~~can~~ be ~~easily~~ injection ~~molded~~ and ~~subsequently recycled~~.	+	Polycarbonate plastic (PC) is a high-performance, sustainable thermoplastic (it becomes liquid at its melting point rather than burning). Unlike thermoset plastics, thermoplastics can be heated, cooled and reheated again without significant degradation. This means they are suitable for be injection moulding and subsequent recycling.

−	Polycarbonate plastics are naturally transparent ~~(to the same extent as glass)~~ and amorphous, ~~which means~~ that they tend to gradually soften rather than rapidly ~~switch~~ from solid to liquid states, as ~~per~~ crystalline polymers.	+	Polycarbonate plastics are naturally transparent, and amorphous, that is, they tend to gradually soften rather than rapidly changing from solid to liquid states as crystalline polymers do.

−	Polycarbonate was first discovered in 1898 but not patented until 1953 ~~and~~ has been used in a multitude of commercial applications since the late-1950s.	+	Polycarbonate was first discovered in 1898 but not patented until 1953. It has been used in a multitude of commercial applications since the late-1950s. It is widely used for construction applications that require transparency and high impact resistance, and they can be used as a lighter alternative to glass.

−	~~Polycarbonate plastics are widely used for construction applications that require transparency and high impact resistance, and can be used as a lighter alternative to glass. Some applications~~ include:	+	Applications include:

	* Safety eyewear and other protective equipment.		* Safety eyewear and other protective equipment.
−	* Diffusers and light pipes for LEDs and ~~other~~ exterior ~~lighting~~ fixtures.	+	* Diffusers and light pipes for LEDs and exterior light fixtures.
	* Plant and machinery guards.		* Plant and machinery guards.
	* Greenhouses.		* Greenhouses.
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	* Noise barriers.		* Noise barriers.

−	Polycarbonate has ~~several beneficial properties, such as~~ very good heat resistance and pliability. ~~Polycarbonate~~ can ~~often~~ be combined with flame retardant materials without suffering significant ~~material~~ degradation.	+	Polycarbonate has very good heat resistance and pliability. It can be combined with flame retardant materials without suffering significant degradation.

−	Although ~~being~~ highly impact-resistant, polycarbonate is prone to scratching. In some applications where this is likely to prove a problem (such as with safety eyewear), a scratch-resistant ~~layer~~ can be ~~used to coat the material, thereby providing some protection~~.	+	Although it is highly impact-resistant, polycarbonate is prone to scratching. In some applications where this is likely to prove a problem (such as with safety eyewear), a scratch-resistant coating can be applied.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	* Plant and machinery guards.		* Plant and machinery guards.
	* Greenhouses.		* Greenhouses.
		+	* Security glazing.
	* Flat or curved glazing.		* Flat or curved glazing.
	* Noise barriers.		* Noise barriers.
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	* Plastic cladding.		* Plastic cladding.
	* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.		* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.
		+	* Security glazing.
	* The development of structural membranes.		* The development of structural membranes.
	* Transparent insulation.		* Transparent insulation.

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Polycarbonate plastic (PC) is a high performance, sustainable thermoplastic. This means that the material becomes liquid at its melting point instead of burning. As opposed to thermoset plastics, thermoplastics can be heated, cooled and reheated again without significant degradation. This means they can be easily injection molded and subsequently recycled.

Polycarbonate plastics are naturally transparent (to the same extent as glass) and amorphous, which means that they tend to gradually soften rather than rapidly switch from solid to liquid states, as per crystalline polymers.

Polycarbonate was first discovered in 1898 but not patented until 1953 and has been used in a multitude of commercial applications since the late-1950s.

Polycarbonate plastics are widely used for construction applications that require transparency and high impact resistance, and can be used as a lighter alternative to glass. Some applications include:

* Safety eyewear and other protective equipment.
* Diffusers and light pipes for LEDs and other exterior lighting fixtures.
* Plant and machinery guards.
* Greenhouses.
* Flat or curved glazing.
* Noise barriers.

Polycarbonate has several beneficial properties, such as very good heat resistance and pliability. Polycarbonate can often be combined with flame retardant materials without suffering significant material degradation.

Although being highly impact-resistant, polycarbonate is prone to scratching. In some applications where this is likely to prove a problem (such as with safety eyewear), a scratch-resistant layer can be used to coat the material, thereby providing some protection.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* ETFE.
* EVA film.
* Glass.
* Glass reinforced plastic GRP.
* Plastic cladding.
* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.
* The development of structural membranes.
* Transparent insulation.

[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]