Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(bisphenol A carbonate)

CAS: 25037-45-0

Übersicht

Polycarbonate is an extremely tough, transparent thermoplastic. It is virtually unbreakable under normal conditions, with impact resistance 250 times that of glass. It is used in bulletproof windows, safety glasses, and CDs/DVDs.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 16 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×14
5,5%
C
Carbon ×16
75,6%
O
Oxygen ×3
18,9%

Verwendung

  • • Bulletproof glass
  • • Safety glasses and visors
  • • CDs and DVDs
  • • Automotive headlight lenses

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Bulletproof glass is typically multiple layers of polycarbonate and glass bonded together

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Contains bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disruptor
  • ⚠ BPA-free alternatives now available

Eigenschaften

Typ
polymer
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
254,28 g/mol
Dichte
1,2000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
267,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Auch bekannt als

PC Lexan Makrolon

Verwandte Verbindungen

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate ((C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(bisphenol A carbonate).
What is the molecular weight of Polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate has a molar mass of 254.284 g/mol.
What state is Polycarbonate at room temperature?
Polycarbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Polycarbonate organic or inorganic?
Polycarbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate ((C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).