Difference between revisions of "Lucite"
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[Lucite International] A registered trademark for a series clear molded plastics. First sold in the 1930s, DuPont originally used the name Lucite® was used for all its polymeric esters (methyl, ethyl, and butyl) of methacrylic acid. Now, only the transparent, thermoplastic polymethyl methacrylate molded sheets are called Lucite® while the other resins and solutions are sold under the trademark of [[Elvacite|Elvacite®]]. Solid glasslike sheets of Lucite® have been used in modern sculpture and interior construction. They can be cast, extruded, machined as well as shaped by heating. Lucite® resins have been used in a series of house paints manufactured by PPG and sold under the brand name of Lucite®. | [Lucite International] A registered trademark for a series clear molded plastics. First sold in the 1930s, DuPont originally used the name Lucite® was used for all its polymeric esters (methyl, ethyl, and butyl) of methacrylic acid. Now, only the transparent, thermoplastic polymethyl methacrylate molded sheets are called Lucite® while the other resins and solutions are sold under the trademark of [[Elvacite|Elvacite®]]. Solid glasslike sheets of Lucite® have been used in modern sculpture and interior construction. They can be cast, extruded, machined as well as shaped by heating. Lucite® resins have been used in a series of house paints manufactured by PPG and sold under the brand name of Lucite®. | ||
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| + | Former Lucite tradenames mentioned in the literature include: | ||
| + | * Lucite® 44: former trademark for Elvacite® 44 | ||
| + | * Lucite® SAR 1103 and 11.4: transparent, slightly yellow acrylic sheets that filters ultraviolet light. | ||
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| + | Current Tradenames sold after the merger of Lucite International and Mitsubishi Chemical include: | ||
| + | * Diakon: a polymethylmethacrylate thermoplastic with excellent UV and weathering resistance | ||
| + | * Elvakon: a polymethylmethacrylate that can be co-extruded with other polymers | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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polymethylmethacrylate; PMMA; polimetil metacrilato (It.) | polymethylmethacrylate; PMMA; polimetil metacrilato (It.) | ||
| − | + | Similar Products: Acrylite [Evonik]; Perspex [Perspex]; Altuglas [Arkema]; Astariglas [Astari]; Plexiglas [Evonik]; Optix [Plaskolite] | |
== Applications== | == Applications== | ||
* Glazing | * Glazing | ||
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== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
| − | + | * Mitsubishi Chemical Group: [https://us.mitsubishi-chemical.com/product/lucite-3/ Lucite acrylic resin] | |
| − | * Lucite International: [ | + | * Lucite International: [https://lucitediakon.com/diakon/ Diakon] |
[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Plastic]][[Category:Board/Panel, Transparent]] | [[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Plastic]][[Category:Board/Panel, Transparent]] | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 26 September 2022
Description
[Lucite International] A registered trademark for a series clear molded plastics. First sold in the 1930s, DuPont originally used the name Lucite® was used for all its polymeric esters (methyl, ethyl, and butyl) of methacrylic acid. Now, only the transparent, thermoplastic polymethyl methacrylate molded sheets are called Lucite® while the other resins and solutions are sold under the trademark of Elvacite®. Solid glasslike sheets of Lucite® have been used in modern sculpture and interior construction. They can be cast, extruded, machined as well as shaped by heating. Lucite® resins have been used in a series of house paints manufactured by PPG and sold under the brand name of Lucite®.
Former Lucite tradenames mentioned in the literature include:
- Lucite® 44: former trademark for Elvacite® 44
- Lucite® SAR 1103 and 11.4: transparent, slightly yellow acrylic sheets that filters ultraviolet light.
Current Tradenames sold after the merger of Lucite International and Mitsubishi Chemical include:
- Diakon: a polymethylmethacrylate thermoplastic with excellent UV and weathering resistance
- Elvakon: a polymethylmethacrylate that can be co-extruded with other polymers
Synonyms and Related Terms
polymethylmethacrylate; PMMA; polimetil metacrilato (It.)
Similar Products: Acrylite [Evonik]; Perspex [Perspex]; Altuglas [Arkema]; Astariglas [Astari]; Plexiglas [Evonik]; Optix [Plaskolite]
Applications
- Glazing
Resources and Citations
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Lucite acrylic resin
- Lucite International: Diakon