Typical Material Properties |
Property |
Test Method |
Polycarbonate |
Type II PVC Sheet |
Typical FRP |
Steel (CS/SS) |
Aluminum |
UV Rating |
UL 746C |
F-1 |
F-1 |
F-2 |
n/a |
n/a |
Flammability |
UL 94 |
5VA |
5VA |
V-0 |
n/a |
n/a |
Heat Deflection Temp @ 264 PSI |
D 648 |
270 |
179 |
400 |
n/a |
n/a |
Impact Resistance (LB-IN) |
UL746C |
500 |
n/a |
216 |
n/a |
n/a |
Notched Izod (ft/lb-in) |
D 256 |
12 |
15 |
7 |
n/a |
n/a |
Specific Gravity |
D 792 |
1.21 |
1.45 |
1.95 |
7.83 |
2.8 |
Temperature Range (F) |
n/a |
Minus 30 to Plus 270 |
Plus 160 |
Minus 40 to Plus 266 |
n/a |
n/a |
Tensile Strength @ Yield (PSI) |
D 638 |
9,000 |
7,400 |
8,000 |
n/a |
n/a |
Dielectric Strength (Volts/MIL) |
D 149 |
380 |
645 |
380 |
n/a |
n/a |
Arc Resistance |
D 495 |
90 Sec. |
80 Sec. |
200 Sec. |
n/a |
n/a |
Water Absorption (% in 24 hrs) |
D 570 |
0.15 |
0.07 |
0.25 |
n/a |
n/a |
Compressive Strength (PSI) |
D 695 |
12,500 |
8,000 |
20,000 |
n/a |
n/a |
Flexural Strength (PSI) |
D 790 |
13,200 |
8,000 |
17,000 |
n/a |
n/a |