FDM material
Phosphorescent PLA 3D Printing
PLA with phosphorescent additives that glow in the dark after light exposure.
Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 40–50 MPa
- Heat Resistance
- ~55 °C
- Flexibility
- Low
- Chemical Resistance
- Low
- Relative Cost
- $$
- Density
- 1.25 g/cm³
- Glow Duration
- ~30 min
Typical values for printed parts. Strength between layers is lower than along them.
Good for
- Novelty items
- Signs
- Safety markers
- Kids' toys
How we print it
- Tolerance
- ±0.2 mm typical
- Largest part in one piece
- 350 × 320 × 325 mm
- Production
- 2-5 business days; rush available
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Glow-in-the-dark PLA: common questions
What is Glow-in-the-dark PLA good for?
Glow-in-the-dark PLA is a common choice for novelty items, signs, safety markers, kids' toys. PLA with phosphorescent additives that glow in the dark after light exposure.
How strong and heat-resistant is Glow-in-the-dark PLA?
Printed Glow-in-the-dark PLA parts have a typical tensile strength of 40–50 MPa and heat resistance of ~55 °C. These are typical values for printed parts in the XY direction; strength between layers is lower, so orientation matters for loaded parts.
How big a part can you print in Glow-in-the-dark PLA, and how fast?
Up to 350 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece; larger parts are printed in sections and joined, after a review. Production takes 2-5 business days, and rush service is available.
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