Acrylic, often known as Plexiglass, is a clear thermoplastic with excellent strength and stiffness and glass-like properties. Acrylic ages well and maintains its stability under a variety of environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and wetness, because it is not affected by direct sunlight. Shatter resistance, simplicity of machining, weather resistance, a lighter alternative to glass, optical clarity, and UV resistance are all advantages of acrylic. Skylights, show boxes, architectural glazing, light lenses, aquariums, terrariums, and greenhouse panels are all examples of applications.
Cost
Lead Time
2-3 Days
Processes
CNC Machining
Metric
English
Note: Properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes.
Mechanical Properties
Yield Tensile Strength
66 MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength
52 MPa
Tensile Modulus
3 GPa
Shear Strength
100 MPa
Shear Modulus
3 GPa
Fatigue Strength
48 MPa
Elongation At Break
10 %
Poisson's Ratio
0.37
Hardness
M95
Density
1.1 g/cm³
Impact Strength (ASTM)
21 J/m
Electrical/Magnetic Properties
Surface Resistance (ANSI)
1240000 GΩ
Magnetism
Non-Magnetic
Thermal Properties
Heat Deflection Temperature
94 °C
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
75.5 µm/(m⋅°C
Specific Heat Capacity
1.480 J/g°C
Thermal Conductivity
0.193 W/(m⋅°C)
Melting Point
218 °C
Chemical Properties
Corrosion Resistance
Excellent
