Polyvinyl Chloride

(C₂H₃Cl)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(1-chloroethylene)

CAS: 9002-86-2

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 3 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composição elemental

H
Hydrogen ×3
4,8%
C
Carbon ×2
38,4%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
56,7%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

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

Propriedades

Tipo
polymer
Estado
solid
Massa molar
62,50 g/mol
Densidade
1,4000 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
212,0 °C
Solubilidade
insoluble

Também conhecido como

PVC Vinyl

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Frequently Asked Questions

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