Windshield canopies

The use of optically transparent plastics in windshield canopies and other glazing areas is another example of their functional use. Low K-... 

PMMA finds ordn usage in several areas in ballistic or impact shields for missiles or airplanes also as windows, windshields or canopies in aircraft (Refs 7 and 22) as a Laser Q switch host using an organic Ni complex dye (Ref 22) and in proplnts as fuel (with A1 and NG as cofuels — Ref 20) and Amm perchlorate or K perchlorate as oxidizers (Refs 2, 4, 8—11, 13,14 16—20). Also see under Aeroplex Propellants in Vol 1, A108-R and under Composite Propellants in Vol 3, C464-L to C474-L Refs 1) Beil 2, [398] and (1279 1283 ... 

Figure 4.19 High-transparency polysiloxane elastomer used as a stress-relieving inter-layer in the type of safety glass or plastic used in windshields and canopies. The photograph was generously provided by the Dow Corning Corporation of Midland, MI.

Use Manufacture of lenses, ornaments, letters for signs, aircraft canopies and windows, light diffusers, industrial and architectural glazing, chalkboards, boat windshields, and similar products. 

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