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- Description
- Key properties
- Useful for
- Reasons to choose
Description
PMMA, also known as Polymethyl methacrylate and often referred to as acrylic, is a transparent thermoplastic that is widely used as a lightweight and shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It is a versatile material that has a variety of applications due to its transparency, durability, and weather resistance.
Key properties
- High light transmission
- Excellent optical clarity
- Weather resistance
- Shatter resistance
- Good abrasion resistance
- Good insulation properties
- Easy handling and processing
- Low weight
- UV resistant
Useful for
- Lenses
- Screens and displays
- Headlights
- Skylights
- Drinkware
- Electronic casings
Reasons to choose
- High resistance to UV light
- High light transmission
- Weather resistance
- Shatter-resistant
- Glass-like clarity
- Lightweight
- Easy to fabricate
