Polypropylene

(C₃H₆)ₙ

IUPAC: Polypropene

CAS: 9003-07-0

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
Hydrogen ×6
14,4%
C
Carbon ×3
85,6%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Tính chất

Loại
polymer
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
42,08 g/mol
Mật độ
0,9050 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
160,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
insoluble

Còn được gọi là

PP

Hợp chất liên quan

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Polytetrafluoroethylene

(C₂F₄)ₙ

Polyacrylonitrile

(C₃H₃N)ₙ

Polystyrene

(C₈H₈)ₙ

Starch

(C₆H₁₀O₅)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).