Is there a transparent plastic that can withstand cryogenic splashing?
Is there a transparent plastic that can withstand cryogenic splashing?
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Im building an enclosure for a cryogenic device to guard against cryogenic liquid splashing asphyxiation hazards. The enclosure is a 6' cube and we need to be able to see through the walls. The walls will get cold, but wont be directly exposed to cryogenic liquid unless there is a serious problem. Some ballistics protection would be an advantage too, but its not critical. Any recommendations for materials?






RE: Is there a transparent plastic that can withstand cryogenic splashing?
Dr. Chris DeArmitt
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RE: Is there a transparent plastic that can withstand cryogenic splashing?
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RE: Is there a transparent plastic that can withstand cryogenic splashing?
I'd expect the innermost layer to shatter easily, and the outer, warmer layers to provide some ballistic protection.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Is there a transparent plastic that can withstand cryogenic splashing?
Dr. Chris DeArmitt
Plastics consultant to the Fortune 500: www.phantomplastics.com
Webinars on plastics, fillers & impact modification: www.plastictraining.com
RE: Is there a transparent plastic that can withstand cryogenic splashing?
Polycarbonate is spectacularly _not_ resistant to an amazing assortment of common chemicals. Worse, it will not show any immediate effects, but will later shatter like tempered glass when a little stress is applied, i.e., just when you need its toughness for ballistic applications, it will be gone.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA