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Polycarbonate is commonly used in eye protection, as well as in other projectile-resistant viewing and lighting applications that would normally indicate the use of glass, but require much higher impact-resistance. Polycarbonate lenses also protect the eye from UV light.
A polycarbonate is an oxocarbon dianion consisting of a chain of carbonate units, where successive carbonyl groups are directly linked to each other by shared additional oxygen atoms. That is, they are the conjugate bases of polycarbonic acids , the conceptual anhydrides of carbonic acid , or polymers of carbon dioxide .
Polycarbonate (PC) thermoplastics are known under trademarks such as Lexan, Makrolon, Makroclear, and arcoPlus. They are easily worked, molded, and thermoformed for many applications, such as electronic components, construction materials, data storage devices, automotive and aircraft parts, check sockets in prosthetics, and security glazing.
Polycarbonate derived from bisphenol A is produced in this manner. This process is high yielding. However, toxic phosgene is used, and stoichiometric quantities of base (e.g. pyridine) are required to neutralize the hydrogen chloride that is cogenerated. [2] [3] Chloroformate esters are intermediates in this process.
Dr. Daniel W. Fox and LEXAN polycarbonate Dr. Daniel W. Fox (May 14, 1927 – February 15, 1989) was an American polymer chemist who is often regarded as the father of LEXAN . LEXAN is the flagship product of SABIC Innovative Plastics (formerly GE Plastics ) and is used in everything from CDs and DVDs to car bumpers.
Twin-wall polycarbonate is able to flex in the demanding conditions of four-season greenhouses and allows for consistent temperature management because of the insulative properties. [ 12 ] Twinwall Polycarbonate sheeting is primarily installed with glazing bars, which secure the sheets down to the frame, whether timber, metal or other framing ...
The introduction of plastics in plastic film capacitors was approximately in the following historic order: polystyrene (PS) in 1949, polyethylene terephthalate (PET/"polyester") and cellulose acetate (CA) in 1951, polycarbonate (PC/Lexan) in 1953, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE/Teflon) in 1954, polyparylene in 1954, polypropylene (PP) in 1954 ...
Resin code for polyethylene terephthalate Polypropylene lid of a Tic Tac box, with a living hinge and the resin identification code, 5, under its flap. The Resin Identification Code (RIC) is a technical standard with a set of symbols appearing on plastic products that identify the plastic resin out of which the product is made. [1]