Quick Answer: The Prism, Acrylic is an equilateral (60° x 60° x 60°) prism in clear acrylic (PMMA) with polished faces. It is made in 25 x 50 mm, 38 x 50 mm and 50 x 50 mm sizes, with a frosted base as an option.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Acrylic (PMMA), high transparency
Equilateral triangular, 60° x 60° x 60°
Diamond-polished faces; frosted base option
Bevelled perimeter edges
Sizes 25 x 50 mm, 38 x 50 mm and 50 x 50 mm
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Geometry
Equilateral triangular, 60° x 60° x 60°
Sizes
25mm x 50mm / 38mm x 50mm / 50mm x 50mm
Faces
Diamond-polished; frosted base option
Edges
Bevelled perimeter
HS Code
9001.90 (Prisms, mirrors, and other optical elements)
About This Product
An acrylic prism is used in school practicals to split white light into a spectrum, trace refraction through the faces and show total internal reflection. Acrylic is lighter than glass for handling by younger classes.
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