What is Acrylic Sheet?

An acrylic sheet is made from plastic which means forming or modeling something. In 1828 the compound urea, which is an ingredient of the urine of the mammals was produced artificially and plastic was formed for the first time. In 1843 acrylic acid was formed. These sheets came into use in 20th century. It is used for coating and laminating glass binders in the 1930's. The use of acrylic sheets is increased during the Second World War. It was used as a bullet resistant glazing in the war planes. It was useful because it could be fitted into the structural designs of war planes as the acrylic sheet is lighter but on the other hand very strong.

The acrylic sheet is vastly used to engrave pictures, as advertisement sheets, instruments, parts of instrument, lamp, decoration, airplane, automobile fittings, and medical instruments. It is hugely used in the field of art. Insulation material for electric gadgets, sign boards and various articles for education and cultural industry are also made from acrylic sheet. This sheet is useful as it is transparent and good weather resistance. This sheet is light in weight and safe in use as it is non toxic. It is used widely because it is very easy to process. As it is non-toxic and irrespective of glazing it is an ideal material for green house.

These kinds of sheets minimize the heat loss from the green house. They also make the green house able to stand in any weather condition. This sheet is also use as light diffusers in fluorescent lamps. Acrylic sheet is more durable than glass. So many people prefer to use this sheet in place of glass. This sheet is also more flexible than any other materials.

We can find even colored acrylic sheets. There are clear as well as frosted sheets. This sheet is also easy to clean. The most use of the sheet is in the field of art as it is quite lightweight. To frame a large art work it is the most suitable. An acrylic sheet prevents ultra violet rays from harming your pictures and the picture looks bright for days. It is also reduce the glare from light. The easy cleaning has made the sheet so popular. One can clean it easily with a cloth or paper towel. So the use of the sheet is so wide for its durability, flexibility, easiness to find, non toxic, environmental friendly and for its easiness to clean in no time.