Poly(vinyl chloride), or PVC, is a widely used synthetic thermoplastic polymer formed by polymerization of vinyl chloride monomers. It is valued across industries for its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and chemical resistance, making it suitable for both rigid and flexible formulations depending on plasticizer content. PVC dominates applications requiring durability and flame resistance in construction, plumbing, electrical insulation, and consumer products, where it often outperforms alternatives on cost and environmental stability, though its processing and end-of-life considerations require careful management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 606.8 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 26.03 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 1.554 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 348.8 | K | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 355.5 | K | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 536.7 | K | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.01400 | W/(m·K) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.063 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.458 | - | — |