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Poly(methyl methacrylate)

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a synthetic polymer derived from methyl methacrylate. It is a transparent thermoplastic used as an engineering plastic. PMMA is also known as acrylic and acrylic glass and by the trade names and brands Crylux, Walcast, Wanjiale, Hesalite, Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, PerClax, and Perspex, among several others (see…

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Poly(methyl methacrylate)

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related to Glass substitute · 16
Poly(methyl methacrylate) → Alicia, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Designers, Historically, Houston Astrodome, It, Lucite, Modern, Munich, Olympic Park, PMMA, Police, Spectator, Summer Olympics, Summerland, Trieste
related to Dentistry · 14
Poly(methyl methacrylate) → Acrylic, Additionally, Artificial, Benzoyl Peroxide, Due, Mechanical, Methyl Methacrylate, NN-Dimethyl-P-Toluidine, PMMA, Pre-polymerized, Pressure, Though, Through, While
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Poly(methyl methacrylate) → commonly used material in modern dentistry

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pmma used acrylic glass methacrylate made also methyl material light often applications may polymer cast lucite properties perspex plastic use

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Poly(methyl methacrylate)is acommonly used material in modern dentistry0.90text
polystyreneinstance ofits environmental stability is superior to most other plastics0.80text
polyethyleneinstance ofits environmental stability is superior to most other plastics0.80text
and therefore it is often the material of choice for outdoor applications.PMMA has a maximum water absorption ratio of 0.3instance ofits environmental stability is superior to most other plastics0.80text
dichloromethane or trichloromethaneinstance ofor by using chlorinated solvents0.80text
in lighting applications.Plasticizers may be added to improve processing propertiesinstance ofduring processing.Comonomers such as butyl acrylate are often added to improve impact strength.Comonomers such as methacrylic acid can be added to increase the glass transition…0.80text
lower the glass transition temperatureinstance ofduring processing.Comonomers such as butyl acrylate are often added to improve impact strength.Comonomers such as methacrylic acid can be added to increase the glass transition…0.80text
improve impact propertiesinstance ofduring processing.Comonomers such as butyl acrylate are often added to improve impact strength.Comonomers such as methacrylic acid can be added to increase the glass transition…0.80text
and improve mechanical properties such as elastic modulusDyes may be added to give color for decorative applicationsinstance ofduring processing.Comonomers such as butyl acrylate are often added to improve impact strength.Comonomers such as methacrylic acid can be added to increase the glass transition…0.80text
or to protect againstinstance ofduring processing.Comonomers such as butyl acrylate are often added to improve impact strength.Comonomers such as methacrylic acid can be added to increase the glass transition…0.80text
rear-lightsinstance ofPMMA is a versatile material and has been used in a wide range of fields and applications0.80text
instrument clusters for vehiclesinstance ofPMMA is a versatile material and has been used in a wide range of fields and applications0.80text

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