Polycarbonate
Properties
- transparent
- thermoplastic.
- high strength, resistant to impact and fracture
- lightweight alternative to glass
- eco-friendly processing, recyclable
Description
Polycarbonate is made from the precursor monomer bisphenol A (BPA), which is itself made from the condensation reaction of phenol (from petroleum-derived feedstocks) and acetone (an organic compound produced with propane, by-product of petroleum refining)
Print Settings
- Nozzle temperature: 290-300 °C
- Heated bed temperature: 110 °C or more
Material Sources
Applications
Compact disc, safety helmets, bullet-proof glass, car headlamp lenses, baby feeding bottles, roofing, glazing, etc.