What is Single-layer PMMA?

Single-layer PMMA, that is, single-layer Polymethyl Methacrylate, is a polymer transparent material with excellent properties, commonly known as plexiglass or acrylic. The following is a detailed explanation of single-layer PMMA:

First, the basic nature

Chemical structure: PMMA is polymerized from methyl methacrylate monomer and is an amorphous plastic.

Transparency: Single-layer PMMA has extremely high transparency, white light penetration of up to 95%, is currently one of the best polymer transparent materials.

Physical properties: low density (about 1.15-1.19g/cm³), about half of glass; High mechanical strength, tensile resistance and impact resistance than ordinary glass 7 to 18 times higher; Good heat resistance, cold resistance and insulation.

Chemical stability: Relatively stable to water, acid, alkali and other chemical substances, showing good weather resistance.

Second, application field

Single-layer PMMA is widely used in many fields due to its excellent performance:

Architectural field: Used for building daylighting body, transparent roof, shed roof, telephone booth, stairs and room wall protection board and other materials, can provide good lighting effect and aesthetics.

Advertising: Transparent PMMA becomes the material of choice for high-quality billboards and signs, and its rich color options also make it ideal for decorative materials.

Electronic products: In electronic products, PMMA is often used to make components such as buttons and displays, using its high transparency and good processing performance.

Medical devices: Because of its non-toxic environmental protection and good biocompatibility, PMMA is used in the manufacture of medical devices such as blood storage vessels.

Transportation: In the automotive industry, PMMA is used for signal lamp equipment, dashboards, Windows and other components; In the Marine and aviation fields, it is also used because of its salt resistance and light weight and high strength characteristics.

Third, processing performance

Single-layer PMMA is easy to process and can be bonded, sawing, planing, drilling, engraving, grinding, screen printing, sandblasting and other manual and mechanical processing. After heating, it can be bent and molded into various shapes to meet different design needs.

Fourth, security

It is worth noting that PMMA does not produce sharp fragments when it is damaged, which makes it widely used in places with high safety requirements such as primary and secondary schools and kindergartens.

In summary, as a high-performance polymer transparent material, single-layer PMMA plays an important role in many fields such as construction, advertising, electronics, and medical devices. With the progress of science and technology and the improvement of people's requirements for material properties, the application prospect of PMMA will be broader.