Polycarbonate life cycle

Manufacturing of polycarbonate typically involves several stages:

1. Raw Material Preparation: The first stage involves preparing the raw materials, such as bisphenol A and phosgene, which are essential for polycarbonate production.

2. Polymerization: In this stage, the raw materials are reacted together to form the polycarbonate polymer through a process known as interfacial polymerization or melt-phase polymerization.

3. Extrusion or Injection Molding: The polymer is then shaped into the desired form using either extrusion or injection molding processes.

4. Cooling and Solidification: The shaped polycarbonate is then cooled and solidified to maintain its structural integrity.

5. Quality Control: Throughout the process, rigorous quality control measures are implemented to ensure the final product meets the required specifications and standards.

6. Packaging and Distribution: Once the polycarbonate is deemed to meet quality standards, it is packaged and distributed to various industries for use in manufacturing various products.