Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(bisphenol A carbonate)

CAS: 25037-45-0

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 16 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

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

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

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

Sifat

Jenis
polymer
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
254,28 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,2000 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
267,0 °C
Kelarutan
insoluble

Juga Dikenal Sebagai

PC Lexan Makrolon

Senyawa Terkait

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).