Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) or PMMA commonly known as Acrylic is quite widely used now. It looks like glass but actually is a kind of thermo-plastic. This material

is nearly unbreakable and therefore making it strong and transparent. This

material can be moulded into any shape and fixed anywhere very easily. It can be

shaped or fixed simply by heating or by using superglue.

What is Acrylic?

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Acrylic material is commonly used in making see through strong objects like aquariums, under sea diving vehicles and aeroplanes. In fact during the Second

World War, Flying Fortress bomber B 17 was the first plane to have viewing port

made of Acrylic. Most helicopters have this kind of viewing port for better

visibility. Other uses of Acrylic are predominantly medical. From lenses used in a

Cataract surgery to fake bones used to fill in the gap for lost bone are all made of

Acrylic. From artificial dentures to Tuberculosis treatment Acrylic implants and

fillers play a part. Acrylic hardly ever causes rejection when inserted into the body

therefore is an ideal choice for medical replacement for any lost part or portion of

the body.

What are the common uses of Acrylic?

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This is an economical alternative to polycarbonate when requirement for toughness is not that great. Acrylic Sheets in India are available quite commonly

and fixing them is not much of problem. Whereas Polycarbonate Sheets in India

like Lexan Polycarbonate Sheets is popular in industrial use Acrylic is more

common in the day to day lives usage.

What are Advantages of Acrylic?

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