polycarbonates
Impact-resistant plastic type
Polycarbonates are a class of strong, transparent thermoplastics used where durability and clarity matter: eyeglass lenses, bulletproof glass, phone cases, car headlight covers.
The material resists impact far better than ordinary glass or acrylic.
The safety glasses are made of polycarbonate.
Allowing light through
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- shatterproofResistant to breaking
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
flame-retardant · high-strength · scratch-resistant · weatherable · self-extinguishing · chemical-resistant · colorable · glasslike
Optical storage media
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- resinViscous plant secretion
- amorphousWithout distinct shape
- compositeMade of distinct parts
copolymer · monomer · macromolecule · BPA · phosgene · dihydroxy · aromatic · pellets
Pushing through a die
- thermoformingShaping softened plastic sheets
- castingShaping through liquid form
- machiningSubtractive metalworking process
- bondingForming close connections
welding · annealing · coating · laminating · embossing · calendering · fabrication · die-cutting
Glossy protective coating
- claddingOuter protective layer
- partitionsBarriers dividing a space
- canopiesOverhead fabric coverings
- conservatoriesGlazed structures for cultivation
transparent
Allowing light through
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- shatterproofResistant to breaking
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
heat-resistant · flame-retardant · high-strength · scratch-resistant · weatherable · self-extinguishing · chemical-resistant · colorable · glasslike · see-through
CDs
Optical storage media
thermoplastic
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
composite · copolymer · monomer · macromolecule · BPA · phosgene · dihydroxy · aromatic · pellets · granules
extrusion
Pushing through a die
- thermoformingShaping softened plastic sheets
- castingShaping through liquid form
- machiningSubtractive metalworking process
bonding · welding · annealing · coating · laminating · embossing · calendering · fabrication · die-cutting · polishing
glazing
Glossy protective coating
- claddingOuter protective layer
- partitionsBarriers dividing a space
- canopiesOverhead fabric coverings
polycarbonatesglass
Transparent solid from sand
ceramic · porcelain · crystal · tempered glass · acrylic
polycarbonatesglass
Transparent solid from sand
ceramics · metals · natural materials · stone · silicates