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SABIC Innovative Plastics LexanŽ 9034 Polycarbonate Sheet

Subcategory: Polycarbonate; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.

Material Notes:
LexanŽ 9034 uncoated polycarbonate sheet is the standard grade of LEXAN sheet for transparent protective glazing. High-impact LEXAN 9034 sheet can be utilized for primary glazing, or on either side of existing glazing for economical protection against breakage or intrusion. A better insulator than glass, LEXAN 9034 sheet contributes to lower energy costs.

Information provided by Aurora Technologies.

Physical Properties	Original Value		Comments
Water Absorption	0.15 %
Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell M	70
Tensile Strength, Yield	9000 psi
Flexural Strength	13500 psi
Compressive Strength	12.5 ksi
Shear Strength	6000 psi
Izod Impact, Notched	12 - 16 ft-lb/in		Edgewise
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Constant	2.96		10 Hz
Dielectric Constant	3.17		60 Hz
Dissipation Factor	0.0009		60 Hz
Dissipation Factor	0.01		1 MHz
Arc Resistance	10 - 11 sec		Stainless Steel Strips
Arc Resistance	120 sec		Tungsten Electrodes
Thermal Properties
Flammability Test	Min 1		inches; Horizontal Burn (Flame Spread)
Optical Properties
Transmission, Visible	88 %		1/8 in disk
Descriptive Properties
Color	Clear