Cloruro de polivinilo

(C₂H₃Cl)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(1-chloroethylene)

CAS: 9002-86-2

Descripción general

Polyvinyl chloride is the third most widely produced plastic polymer. It is inherently rigid and flame-resistant but can be made flexible with the addition of plasticizers. It is widely used in construction for pipes, window frames, and flooring.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 3 1,0080
Carbono C 2 12,0110
Cloro Cl 1 35,4500

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×3
4,8%
C
Carbono ×2
38,4%
Cl
Cloro ×1
56,7%

Usos

  • • Plumbing pipes and fittings
  • • Window frames and siding
  • • Vinyl flooring
  • • Electrical cable insulation

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ About 40% of PVC production is used in pipe manufacturing worldwide

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Releases toxic HCl and dioxins when burned
  • ⚠ Phthalate plasticizers are endocrine disruptors
  • ⚠ Vinyl chloride monomer is carcinogenic

Propiedades

Tipo
polymer
Estado
solid
Masa molar
62,50 g/mol
Densidad
1,4000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
212,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

También conocido como

PVC Vinyl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloruro de polivinilo?
Cloruro de polivinilo ((C₂H₃Cl)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(1-chloroethylene).
What is the molecular weight of Cloruro de polivinilo?
Cloruro de polivinilo has a molar mass of 62.498 g/mol.
What state is Cloruro de polivinilo at room temperature?
Cloruro de polivinilo is a solid at room temperature.
Is Cloruro de polivinilo organic or inorganic?
Cloruro de polivinilo is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Cloruro de polivinilo?
Cloruro de polivinilo ((C₂H₃Cl)ₙ) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Cloro (Cl).