Polypropylene

(C₃H₆)ₙ

IUPAC: Polypropene

CAS: 9003-07-0

Aperçu

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.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×6
14,4%
C
Carbon ×3
85,6%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Propriétés

Type
polymer
État
solid
Masse molaire
42,08 g/mol
Densité
0,9050 g/cm³
Point de fusion
160,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Aussi connu sous le nom de

PP

Composés associés

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

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).