Polipropileno

(C₃H₆)ₙ

IUPAC: Polypropene

CAS: 9003-07-0

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 6 1,0080
Carbono C 3 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×6
14,4%
C
Carbono ×3
85,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Propiedades

Tipo
polymer
Estado
solid
Masa molar
42,08 g/mol
Densidad
0,9050 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
160,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

También conocido como

PP

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Frequently Asked Questions

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