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March 26, 2025
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Among plastic sheets, PS (polystyrene), PC (polycarbonate), and PMMA (acrylic) are common materials. However, there are certain differences in their performance, appearance and usage, so how can you accurately distinguish between them?
In appearance, PS sheets have lower transparency and may show subtle surface lines. PMMA sheets offer glass-like transparency and a smooth, flawless surface. PC sheets provide high transparency, slightly less than PMMA’s clarity.
In terms of hardness, PC sheet is the hardest of the three, with good impact resistance, while PMMA sheet is the second hardest and PS sheet is relatively soft.
Through the combustion test can also be distinguished. ps sheet burning will produce a lot of black smoke, and accompanied by a special odor. pc sheet burning flame is yellow, leaving the fire source will be slowly extinguished. pmma sheet burning flame light blue, no smoke, and no special odor.
In the weatherability, PC sheet performance, can withstand long-term ultraviolet radiation without yellowing, not aging. PMMA sheet weathering is also better, and PS sheet weathering is relatively poor. Price, generally speaking, PC sheet price is relatively high, PMMA sheet followed by PS sheet is more affordable. People commonly use PS sheets in packaging, advertising displays, and other applications. PC sheet due to its high strength and good weather resistance, widely used in construction lighting, automotive parts, etc. People commonly use PMMA sheets in light boxes, signboards, display racks, and other high-transparency applications.
In short, by observing the appearance, testing the hardness, combustion test, as well as considering the price and use and other factors, we can more accurately distinguish PS, PC, PMMA plastic sheet, so that according to the actual needs of the choice of the appropriate material.
In the world of plastic sheets, PS (polystyrene), PC (polycarbonate) and PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate, also known as acrylic) are a few common materials.
In the plastic sheet industry, a wave of innovation is reshaping the market at an unprecedented rate. A series of recent breakthroughs in the industry have not only opened up new opportunities for growth, but also provided better, greener solutions for a variety of applications.
Polypropylene sheet, made by polymerizing propylene, is a highly valuable material. Its chemical stability is extremely excellent, exhibiting good tolerance to most acids, bases, and organic solvents. For example, in the chemical industry, it is used to manufacture containers for various corrosive chemical reagents; In the pharmaceutical industry, many drug packaging bottles and films use polypropylene sheets to effectively ensure the quality and safety of drugs during storage and transportation.
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