Altron™ 1000 Polycarbonate PC is a transparent, amorphous thermoplastic that can be made with UV-stabilized resin. This grade in particular offers superior impact strength and elasticity, minimal moisture absorption, and outstanding resistance to acidic solutions. These features, in addition to this grade’s exceptional electrical characteristics, make Altron™ 1000 PC an excellent solution for semiconductor and electronics applications, as well as transparent structural applications.
PROPERTIES
Superior impact strength
Superior flexural modulus of elasticity
Minimal moisture absorption
Outstanding resistance to acids
Great electrical characteristics
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
130
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
120
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
74
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
2,400
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
21
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
40
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
80
Flexural Strength (MPa)
103
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
9.0
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Limited
Alkalies, Weak
Limited
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Not acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Acceptable
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
28
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Not compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PC
Brand Family
Colors
Transparent Natural
Density (g/cm3)
1.2
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
