폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

CAS: 25038-59-9

개요

PET is one of the most recycled plastics worldwide. It is clear, strong, and lightweight, making it ideal for beverage bottles. As a fiber, it is known as polyester and dominates the textile industry. It is the only plastic that has a truly circular recycling economy.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
수소 H 8 1.0080
탄소 C 10 12.0110
산소 O 4 15.9990

원소 구성

H
4.2%
C
62.5%
O
33.3%

용도

  • Beverage bottles
  • Polyester textile fibers
  • Food packaging
  • 3D printing filament (PETG)

흥미로운 사실

  • Recycling symbol #1 — the most commonly recycled plastic
  • About 60% of PET production goes into synthetic fibers, only 30% into bottles

안전

  • ⚠ Generally safe for food contact
  • ⚠ Antimony trioxide catalyst residues are a concern

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트?
폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트 ((C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(ethylene terephthalate).
What is the molecular weight of 폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트?
폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트 has a molar mass of 192.17 g/mol.
What state is 폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트 at room temperature?
폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트 is a solid at room temperature.
Is 폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트 organic or inorganic?
폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트 is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up 폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트?
폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트 ((C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ) is composed of 수소 (H), 탄소 (C), 산소 (O).