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Physical Properties for Lexan™ Polycarbonate 9034 Sheet

Lexan™* Polycarbonate 9034

Lexan™* 9034 uncoated polycarbonate sheet is the standard grade of Lexan™® sheet for transparent protective glazing. High-impact Lexan™® 9034 sheet may be an excellent candidate for primary glazing for economical protection against breakage or intrusion. A better insulator than glass, Lexan™® 9034 sheet may contribute to lower energy costs.

Typical Property Values¿

Physical
PropertyTest methodUnitValue
Specific GravityASTM D 792-1.20
Refractive Index @ 77°FASTM D 542A-1.586
Light transmission (average), 1/8” diskASTM D 1003%88
Rockwell HardnessASTM D 785 & ASTM D 1044-M70
Abrasion Resistance, Taber Abrader, CS-17 wheelMg/1,000 cycles10
Water Absorption, Equilibrium, 24 hrASTM D5700.15
@ 73°F%0.35
@ 212°F0.58
Mechanical
PropertyTest methodUnitValue
Tensile Strength @ YieldASTM D 638psi9,000
Tensile Strength @ UltimateASTM D 638psi9,500
Tensile ModulusASTM D 638psi345,000
Flexural StrengthASTM D 790psi13,500
Flexural ModulusASTM D 790psi345,000
Flexural Endurance @1,800 cycles/min, 73°F. 50% RHASTM D 6711,000
Compressive StrengthASTM D 695psi12,500
Compressive ModulusASTM D 695psi345,000
ElongationASTM D 638psi110
Poisson's Ratio-%0.37
Izod Impact Strength Notched @ 1/8"ASTM D 256A-12-16
Unnotched @ 1/8"ASTM D 256Aft.-lbs./in.60 (no failure)
Tensile Impact Strength, S-type SpecimenASTM 1822225-300
Shear Strength @ YieldASTM D 732ft.-lbs./in.6,000
Shear Strength @ UltimateASTM D 732ft.-lbs./in.210,000
Shear ModulusASTM D 732psi114,000
Deformation Under Load @ 4,000 psiASTM D 621
@ 73°Fpsi0.2
@ 158°F%0.3
Thermal
PropertyTest methodUnitValue
Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionASTM D 696in/in/°F3.75 X 10 -5
Coefficient of Thermal ConductivityASTM D 177BTU in./hr. ft.2°F1.35
Specific Heat @ 40°Ccal/gm/°C0.30
Heat Deflection TemperatureASTM D 648°F
@ 264 psi270
@ 66 psi280
Brittle TemperatureASTM D 746°F-211
Flammability
PropertyTest methodUnitValue
Horizontal Burn (Flame Spread) AEBASTM D635in<1
Electrical
PropertyTest methodUnitValue
Dielectric ConstantASTM D 150-
@ 10 Hz2.96
@ 60 Hz3.17
Volume ResistivityASTM D 257Ohm-cm8.2 X 1016
Power factorASTM D150
@ 60 Hz0.0009
@ 1,000,000 Hz0.010
Arc ResistanceASTM D495sec
Stainless Steel Strip Electrodes10 -11
Tungsten Electrodes120

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¿These are typical properties and are not intended for specification purposes. If minimum certifiable properties are required, please contact your local SABIC Innovative Plastics representative or SABIC Innovative Plastics Quality Services Department.

Title: Physical Properties for Lexan™ Polycarbonate 9034 Sheet
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Flammability, and Electrical Typical Properties.
Published: 1/20/2009
Last Edited: 1/9/2023

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