A group of thermoplastic polymers that are strong, tough, and rigid. Some variations are also transparent.

In additive manufacturing, polycarbonates are used heavily in industrial fused deposition modeling systems. It has a relatively high melting temperature when compared to other polymers used in additive manufacturing, and is therefore not well suited for hobby or maker additive manufacturing systems. PC also highly hygroscopic. It is popular for high impact, high heat, and high deflection applications.

Abbreviated as PC.

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