高分子材料加工技术专业英语 Introduction 39.Commodity Polymers.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * mine * /rocket_launcher/materials/two_inch_pvc_pipe.jpg * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Polyvinyl Chloride - Considerations Weatherability- RPVC has a good weather resistance which makes it great for many outdoor uses like pipes and house siding. Processability – RPVC can be processed by most commercial methods Thermal Sensitivity – PVC is very thermally sensitive. A temperature of 15°F less than the recommended melt temperature can drastically increase the viscosity of the melt and cause discoloration and burning. A temperature of 15°F greater than the recommended melt temperature can degrade the material. When PVC degrades, it can release a gaseous form of toxic hydrochloric acid. Polyvinyl Chloride - Considerations Decoration and Assembly – Painting RPVC can be very difficult because most paints do not stick well to PVC. There is a spray paint that is specially designed to stick to plastic lawn furniture and a specially formulated solvent based ink that is widely used for the decoration of PVC. Because of its polarity, PVC can be assembled by Dielectric Sealing. This method uses alternating charges on opposite sides of the material to cause it to melt due to friction. It is the common method used for joining thin sheets of PVC material. Polyvinyl Chloride - Considerations Creep – RPVC generally has low creep when compared to other plastic materials Recyclability – RPVC is recyclable but it accounts for only a minimal amount of the total recycled plastics. Recycled products made from PVC include drainage and irrigation pipes. The problems with recycling it generally deal with its propensity for degradation. Polyvinyl Chloride - Applications Consumer goods- Toys PVC has been used for a long time as teething rings and other toys for infants. Recently however, PVC has been banned in some areas for these applications due to the Phthalates used as plasticizers to soften them. The medical studies have shown phthalates can cau