Polypropylene
Polypropylene (PP), or polypropene, is a type of plastic. It is a thermoplastic polymer which can be made into a fibre for yarn and fabric, film for packaging, or many other shapes.
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| IUPAC name | Poly(1-methylethylene)
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| Other names | Polypropylene; Polypropene; Polipropene 25 [USAN]; Propene polymers; Propylene polymers; 1-Propene; [-Ch2-Ch(Ch3)-]n |
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| Molecular formula | (C3H6)n |
| Density | 0.855 g/cm3, amorphous 0.946 g/cm3, crystalline |
| Melting point |
130 to 171 °C, Expression error: Unrecognized word "to". K, Expression error: Unrecognized word "to". °F |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
As a plastic it can be made translucent but usually is opaque and often brightly colored. It is tough, and resists many solvents, acids and bases.
It can be formed into a thin thread and woven into a strong strap, often used on backpacks, bags, and other things.
In 2008, the global market for polypropylene had a volume of 45.1 million metric tons, which led to a turnover of about $65 billion (~ €47.4 billion).[1]
Polypropylene Media
Micrograph of polypropylene
Tactility of polypropylene
Effect of UV exposure on polypropylene rope
Polymerization reaction for synthesis of polypropylene
A ball-and-stick model of syndiotactic polypropylene
Polypropylene lid of a Tic Tac box, with a living hinge and the resin identification code under its flap
Polypropylene red chair with stainless steel structure from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil made by Palmetal.
Polypropylene items for laboratory use. Blue and orange closures are not made of polypropylene.
Various polypropylene yarns and textiles
FKP 1 polypropylene (PP) film capacitor for pulse applications with metal foil manufactured by WIMA
Sources
- ↑ "Market Study: Polypropylene". Ceresana Research.
