Polycarbonate is a dimensionally stable. transparent thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance and is used in many applications which demand high performance properties.
The addition of glass fibers to polycarbonate in various amounts (10%, 20%, 30% and 40%) increases tensile strength, stiffness, compressive strength, and lower the thermal expansion coefficient.
The characteristics of polycarbonate are quite like those of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA; acrylic), but transparency, excellent toughness, thermal stability and a very good dimensional stability.
Mirror products are made by taking standard plastic sheet and mirrorizing the material, or by making it reflective. Plastic mirror can be made from acrylic, polycarbonate, or PETG.
This amorphous thermoplastic is highly transparent to visible light - it rates highest among transparent, rigid thermoplastics - and has better light transmission characteristics than many kinds of glass.
By adding special conductive materials to the resin, the conductivity of polycarbonate is increased to control static electricity formation or conduction.
An alloy formed with these two polymers produces a material with good chemical resistance as well as good heat and impact resistance. The PC contributes impact, stiffness and heat resistance, while the PBT contributes chemical resistance.