Polyvinyl Chloride

(C₂H₃Cl)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(1-chloroethylene)

CAS: 9002-86-2

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 3 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Tính chất

Loại
polymer
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
62,50 g/mol
Mật độ
1,4000 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
212,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
insoluble

Còn được gọi là

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).