Scratch resistance glass

Acrylic is a transparent thermoplastic thermoplastic homopolymer known more commonly by the trade name “plexiglass.” The material is similar to polycarbonate in that it is suitable for use as an impact resistant alternative to glass.

It is generally considered one of the clearest plastics on the market. Some of the first applications.when it was used for submarine periscopes as well as airplane windows, turrets, and canopies.

Acrylic in the modern area and in general is used for a variety of applications that typically take advantage of its natural transparency and the impact resistance of certain variants. Common uses include lenses, acrylic nails, paint, security barriers, medical devices, LCD screens, and furniture. Because of its clarity, it is also often used for windows, tanks, and enclosures around exhibits.

Although they are made commercially available in a variety of colors (perhaps translucent and perhaps not), the raw material allows for the internal transmission of light nearly in the same capacity as glass which makes it a wonderful substitute.

Acrylic is readily available and inexpensive. It is a good alternative to Polycarbonate when material strength is not a decision factor. Acrylic is sometimes laminated on top of Polycarbonate (PC) in order get the scratch resistance of Acrylic and the impact strength of PC. Some bullet resistant “glass” is made this way. The PC stops the bullet, the Acrylic on the outside is there for scratch resistance during everyday use.

Acrylic is an incredibly useful plastic for applications requiring transparency where high impact resistance is not an issue. Acrylic is very scratch resistant compared to other clear plastics. It is a lighter alternative to glass and an economic substitute for polycarbonate in applications where strength is not a crucial factor. It can be cut into extremely fine shapes using laser cutting technology because the material vaporizes upon impact with the concentrated laser energy.