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EPiC database - Polycarbonate
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posted on 2021-08-30, 05:28 authored by Robert CrawfordRobert Crawford, André StephanAndré Stephan, Fabian PrideauxFabian PrideauxThis material is part of the free Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) Database. The EPiC Database contains embodied environmental flow coefficients for 250+ construction materials using a comprehensive hybrid life cycle inventory approach.
Polycarbonate represents a family of thermoplastic polymers. Polycarbonate is a strong material and the grade used for construction is most often transparent. Polycarbonate has high mechanical strength and can withstand temperature fluctuations without cracking.
Polycarbonate is made by mixing bisphenol A and phosgene through multiple chemical reactions. The resulting polycarbonate can be extruded or moulded, like other thermoplastics.
Polycarbonate is mostly used in construction to replace glass in glazing, for skylights, flat or curved glazing and for sound walls.
Polycarbonate represents a family of thermoplastic polymers. Polycarbonate is a strong material and the grade used for construction is most often transparent. Polycarbonate has high mechanical strength and can withstand temperature fluctuations without cracking.
Polycarbonate is made by mixing bisphenol A and phosgene through multiple chemical reactions. The resulting polycarbonate can be extruded or moulded, like other thermoplastics.
Polycarbonate is mostly used in construction to replace glass in glazing, for skylights, flat or curved glazing and for sound walls.
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