polyoxymethylene (POM)

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs acetal
polyacetal
polyformaldehyde
gptkbp:biodegradable non-biodegradable
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Delrin
Duracon
Hostaform
Kepital
Ultraform
gptkbp:CASNumber 9002-81-7
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (CH2O)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:density 1.41 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Hermann_Staudinger
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1920
gptkbp:flammability combustible
gptkbp:frictionCoefficient low
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polyoxymethylene (POM)
gptkbp:ISOStandard gptkb:ISO_1874
gptkbp:mechanicalStrength high
gptkbp:meltingPoint 175 °C
gptkbp:moistureAbsorption low
gptkbp:monomer formaldehyde
gptkbp:polymerizationType addition polymerization
gptkbp:processor extrusion
injection molding
blow molding
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Ticona
gptkb:DuPont
gptkb:Celanese
gptkb:BASF
Polyplastics
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:riskFactor may release formaldehyde gas when overheated
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in some organic solvents
gptkbp:stiffness high
gptkbp:structure linear polymer
gptkbp:thermalStability good
gptkbp:usedFor gears
toys
electronic components
medical devices
automotive parts
bearings
zippers
lock systems
precision parts
fuel system components
gptkbp:wearResistance high
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ticona
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7