Exploring the Excellent Performance and Wide Range of Uses of Acrylic Materials

Acrylic, namely polymethyl methacrylate, is commonly known as plexiglass.

**I. Performance characteristics**

1. High transparency. The light transmittance is over 92%. The colors are bright and it is known as the "queen of plastics".                                                                                                                                                                                             

2. Good weather resistance. It is not easy to change color, age or become brittle after long-term use outdoors.

3. Excellent mechanical properties. Strong hardness. The impact resistance is sixteen times that of ordinary glass.

4. Excellent processing performance. A thermoplastic material that is easy to process.

5. Strong chemical resistance.

6. Good electrical insulation.

7. Light weight, about half that of ordinary glass.                                                                                            

**II. Production process and classification**

1. The production process is divided into casting and extrusion. Casting plates are suitable for large-size products, and extrusion plates are suitable for mass production.

2. The classification includes ordinary plates and special plates.

**III. Main uses**

1. Advertising display: light boxes, signs, display stands.

2. Architectural decoration: daylighting roofs, curtain walls, interior decoration.

3. Furniture: tables, chairs, coffee tables, cabinets.

4. Crafts: sculptures, ornaments, photo frames.

5. Medicine: artificial organs, medical devices.

6. Others: aquarium display windows and water tanks, transportation vehicle parts.