Friday, February 1, 2013

Polyvinyl chloride

         Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is the third-most widely produced plastic, after polyethylene and polypropylene. PVC or Polyvinyl chloride has a stiff resistance properties, strong, heat and weather, the nature of the recommended use for pipes, ditches, walls, enclosures for computers and other electronic equipment. PVC can also be softened through a chemical process, and at the present time can be used in the form of shrink-wrap, food packaging, and rain gear (raincoats).
form Pure polyvinyl chloride is a white, brittle solid. this things insoluble in alcohol, but slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran.

          In 1835 PVC was found by French chemist Henri Victor Regnault and then in 1872 by German chemist Eugen Baumann. 


 Eugen Baumann German Chemist
Henri Victor Regnault France Chemist

                The relatively low cost PVC been tested either through biological and chemical processes that lead to PVC pipes are used for disposal of waste, door frames, wire insulators, etc.

Pipe
                 Pipes, which are lightweight, low maintenance costs can be accounted for 66% in the American market are usually planted in the ground and used as a waste dumpthe distribution of clean water.

Electric Cables
                   
                 PVC uses the electrical wiring is a good barrier to prevent sparks that shorted can be minimized.

Sign
 
                  Polyvinyl chloride is formed from a flat sheet with a variety of shapes and colors. usually in the form of lines of the car body.
                  
Clothing and furniture 

                  PVC has been used as well as clothes to replace materials such as leather, rubber, and latex. Besides pvc also waterproof so can be used for coats, ski equipment, jackets, aprons, and bags.

 Medical Equipment

                One-third of the medical equipment is made ​​of PVC for example scissors, knives, cutter, clamp, blood bags, etc.     
  
Flooring

               PVC can be used as flooring because besides cheap, shiny and easy maintenance suitable for homes, hospitals, offices, schools, etc.

Other Apllications

                PVC can be used on kids toys, interior clauding, custom truck troppers, green house, kids play ground, etc.


 


 
           

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