Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:polymer
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| gptkbp:application |
gptkb:packaging
gptkb:automotive_industry gptkb:textiles Medical devices Consumer products |
| gptkbp:bioavailability |
Used in medical applications
Degrades in the presence of strong oxidizers Degrades under UV light Degrades under heat |
| gptkbp:chemical_formula |
C3 H6
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Translucent
Can be colored |
| gptkbp:composed_by |
Polymerization of propylene
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| gptkbp:construction_material |
gptkb:organ
Insulation Geotextiles Roofing membranes Housewraps |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
0.22 W/(m· K)
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
1954 by Giulio Natta
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
Insoluble in water
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| gptkbp:electrical_insulation |
Good electrical insulator
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Recyclable
Biodegradable under certain conditions |
| gptkbp:flame_resistance |
Flammable but can be treated
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| gptkbp:has_property |
Chemical resistance
UV resistance High tensile strength Low density Good fatigue resistance |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
polymer
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| gptkbp:image_processing |
Extrusion
Injection molding Thermoforming Blow molding 3 D printing |
| gptkbp:impact |
Moderate impact resistance
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| gptkbp:market_share |
Second most widely produced commodity plastic
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| gptkbp:mass |
42.08 g/mol
|
| gptkbp:melting_point |
Not applicable (decomposes)
160 ° C |
| gptkbp:population_density |
0.895 g/cm³
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| gptkbp:produces |
Over 70 million tons annually
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| gptkbp:safety |
Non-toxic
Low allergenic potential Generally considered safe for food contact |
| gptkbp:trade_names |
gptkb:SABIC_PP
gptkb:Moplen Himont Pro-fax Rexene |
| gptkbp:trends |
Growing demand in automotive industry
Increasing use in packaging Rising interest in sustainable materials |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:oil
gptkb:Exxon_Mobil |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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