P4VP
polymerP4VP (poly(4-vinylpyridine)) is a synthetic aromatic polymer featuring pyridine rings along its backbone, making it a rigid, nitrogen-containing thermoplastic with inherent polarity. It is primarily used in specialty applications including chromatography media, ion-exchange resins, pharmaceutical delivery systems, and as a building block in self-assembling polymer complexes and nanostructured materials. Engineers select P4VP for applications demanding chemical resistance, thermal stability, and the ability to form hydrogen bonds or coordinate with metal ions—particularly in research and advanced manufacturing contexts where its polar character provides advantages over commodity polymers.
chromatography and separation mediaion-exchange resinspharmaceutical drug deliverymetal coordination and chelationpolymer blends and nanocompositesmembrane and filtration technology
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | — | HV | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | °F | — | — | |
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | — | °F | — | — | |
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | °F | — | — | |
Thermal Conductivity(k) | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Refractive Index(n) | — | - | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.