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Acrylic
Acrylic Product Guide
Applications | Mechanical Data
Overview
Acrylic, also known as Plexiglass, is a transparent thermoplastic with oustanding strength and stiffness that exhibits glass-like qualities. It is not affected by direct sunlight which allows acrylic to age well and maintain its stability under many environmental circumstances, including heat, cold, and moisture. Futhermore, Acrylic offers shatter resistance, ease of machining, weather resistance, a lighter alternative to glass, optical clarity, and UV resistance. Its typically used for skylights, display boxes, architectural glazing, light lenses, aquariums, terrariums, and greenhouse panels.
Common Brand/Trade Names
ACRYLITE®, OPTIX®, Plexiglas®
Other Resources
Products
Acrylic Sheet/Plate | Acrylic Round Rod
Applications
- Transparent Manifolds
- Brochure Holders
- Digital Printing
- Weather & Storm-Resistant Windows
- Back Lit Buttons, Dials, or Knobs
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Density | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation at Break % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.043 lb/in3 | 10 ksi | 370-450 ksi | 4.2-16.5 |
| Metric | 1.19 g/cc | 69 MPa | 2,550-3,100 MPa | |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Flexural Strength | Flexural Modulus | Compressive Strength | Compressive Modulus(cast only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 14-17 ksi | 364-467 ksi | 14.9-17.4 ksi | 400-440 ksi |
| Metric | 90.8-117.2 MPa | 2,510-3,220 MPa | 103-120 MPa | 2,758-3,034 MPa |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Izod Impact (notched) | Hardness, Rockwell | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 KSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.95-1.47 ft-lb/in | M80-105 | 4.2 x 10^-5 in./in./°F | 191-234 °F / 88-112 °C |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Water Absorption %, 24hrs | Thermal Conductivity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.3 BTU-in/ft^2-hr-°F | ||
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Chemistry Information
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Element |
Percentage |
| 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester | - |