Polycarbonate (PC).

Polycarbonate (PC)

• Polycarbonate are a group of thermoplastic polymers containing carbonate groups.
• The main polycarbonate material is produced by the reaction of bisphenol-A (BPA) and phosgene.

  

  Polycarbonate.

• Polycarbonate is a durable material.
• Polycarbonate is a tough, amorphous and transparent thermoplastic polymer.
• Polycarbonate exhibits good heat resistance.
• Polycarbonate exhibits good chemical resistance against diluted acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols.
• Polycarbonates and their blends are used in appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, food mixers and washing machines etc.
• Polycarbonate is used as a suitable alternative to glass.
• It is often used in eyewear.
• A major application of polycarbonate is the production of compact discs, DVDs etc.
• It is also used to make safety helmets and bullet-proof glass.

  

  Uses of polycarbonate.

Questions on Polycarbonate;

Q1) What are polycarbonates?
Ans) Polycarbonates are a group of thermoplastic polymers containing carbonate groups.
Q2) How is Polycarbonate prepared?
Ans) The main polycarbonate material is produced by the reaction of bisphenol-A and phosgene.

Q3) Write some properties of polycarbonate?
Ans) Some properties of polycarbonate are given below;
1) Polycarbonate is a durable material.
2) Polycarbonate is a tough, amorphous and transparent thermoplastic polymer.
3) Polycarbonate exhibits good heat resistance.
4) Polycarbonate exhibits good chemical resistance against diluted acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols.
Q4) Write some uses of polycarbonate?
Ans) Some uses of polycarbonate are given below;
1) Polycarbonate and their blends are used in appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, food mixers and washing machines etc.
2) Polycarbonate is used as a suitable alternative to glass.
3) It is often used in eyewear.
4) A major application of polycarbonate is the production of compact discs,DVDs etc.
5) It is also used to make safety helmets and bullet-proof glass.