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- What Is Plexiglass? Everything You Need To Know
- Plexiglass is a type of acrylic sheet that refers to different glass-like products manufactured under different names. In earlier years, manufacturers produced acrylic sheets under the name plexiglass. Currently, manufacturers create plexiglass acrylic products but term them under names such as acrylate, crylux, lucite, and perspex.
Plexiglass, or sometimes what people call an acrylic sheet, is a transparent thermoplastic homopolymer product made in sheet form. It is a shatter-resistant and lightweight alternative to glass. Sometimes people refer to plexiglass as acrylic since it looks like actual glass and has a glass-like substance.
Acrylic is a synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate, which is a plastic. It was developed in 1928 after different laboratory tests from different scientists simultaneously. The common name of acrylic sheeting is plexiglass, although the plexiglass with the capital P and S has been a registered trademark since 1933.
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- What Are The Physical Properties Of Plexiglass?
- 1. Clear And Stronger Than Glass
You can use plexiglass as an alternative to regular glass window panels as they are clearer and stronger. In addition, they have a similar resemblance to glass. Furthermore, the clear plastic material makes it easy to clean and maintain since it does not attract dirt like other materials made of glass.
2. Easy To Cut
Plexiglass exists in a way you can easily cut it to the shape and size you desire. Glass is always hard to cut and may cause injuries during the process. Because of this property, you can use plexiglass to make stands, tabletops, shelf covers, and most of your home furnishings.
3. Shatter-Resistant
As we had discussed earlier, plexiglass is strong and durable, making it the best fit for fixing your bathroom enclosures. In addition, handling plexiglass is quite easy as it does not crack easily, thus increasing its durability.
4. Impact Resistant
Impact resistance is a physical property that makes plexiglass a good fit for mak
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