Methyl Methacrylate: The "Magician of Plastics"

You may not have heard of methyl methacrylate (MMA), but you must have seen its "works" - from bright acrylic display cabinets in shopping malls to tooth filling materials, this magical compound is quietly changing our lives.

Why is MMA so versatile?

This is all thanks to its unique chemical properties. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) formed after the polymerization of MMA is what we often call acrylic material. This material has a higher light transmittance than glass (up to 92%), but is half as light as glass, and has particularly strong impact resistance. What's more, it can be processed through various processes such as injection molding and extrusion, and can be made into any shape you want.

In the medical field, MMA is even more impressive. It is used in dentistry to make temporary crowns, orthopedics to make bone cement, and even in artificial joints. Because it not only has good biocompatibility, but also can adjust the curing time according to needs, it is simply an "excellent student" of medical materials.

With the development of science and technology, MMA is constantly expanding new uses. For example, it can be found in high-tech products such as LCD light guide plates and car taillight covers. This chemical material, which was born in the 1930s, still brings us endless surprises.

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