BC
polymerBC is a high-performance polymer characterized by excellent stiffness and thermal stability, with notable hardness and strength properties suitable for demanding structural applications. It is typically employed in aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment where elevated temperature resistance, rigidity, and wear resistance are critical requirements. Engineers select this material when dimensional stability and mechanical performance under thermal stress outweigh the need for impact flexibility, making it particularly valuable in applications requiring long-term performance in moderate-to-high temperature environments.
aerospace structural componentshigh-temperature bearings and bushingsautomotive engine compartment partselectrical insulation housingsprecision mechanical sealswear-resistant sliding surfaces
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 1.515 | MPa | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 8.043 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 393.0 | MPa | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 400 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 88.35 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 8.528 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 299.9 | K | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 396.3 | K | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 578.2 | K | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.7994 | W/(m·K) | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.783 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.105 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 4.580 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4804 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4225 | eV/atom | — | ||
Refractive Index(n) | 1.536 | - | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.