Polypropylene

(C₃H₆)ₙ

IUPAC: Polypropene

CAS: 9003-07-0

نظرة عامة

Polypropylene is the second most widely produced plastic polymer. It has excellent chemical resistance, elasticity, and fatigue resistance. It can be bent millions of times without breaking, making it ideal for living hinges in bottle caps and containers.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110

التركيب العنصري

H
Hydrogen ×6
14,4%
C
Carbon ×3
85,6%

الاستخدامات

  • • Food containers and packaging
  • • Automotive parts
  • • Medical devices
  • • Carpets and textiles

حقائق مثيرة

  • ✦ The 'living hinge' on a Tic Tac box is made of polypropylene and can flex thousands of times without breaking

السلامة

  • ⚠ Generally non-toxic
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Microplastic pollution

الخصائص

النوع
polymer
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
42,08 g/mol
الكثافة
0,9050 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
160,0 °C
الذوبانية
insoluble

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polypropylene?
Polypropylene ((C₃H₆)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Polypropene.
What is the molecular weight of Polypropylene?
Polypropylene has a molar mass of 42.081 g/mol.
What state is Polypropylene at room temperature?
Polypropylene is a solid at room temperature.
Is Polypropylene organic or inorganic?
Polypropylene is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Polypropylene?
Polypropylene ((C₃H₆)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).