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Description
This Polypropylene Homopolymer sheet is lightweight and food compliant, ideal for various applications including chemical tanks and medical equipment.
Material Properties
Polypropylene Homopolymer (PPH) is a lightweight material with a specific gravity of 0.91. It offers enhanced chemical resistance and stiffness, along with a higher working temperature range compared to other grades. The material is food compliant and retains low water absorption.
Key Features
PPH exhibits excellent weldability and high corrosion resistance, making it suitable for demanding applications. It maintains high rigidity even at elevated temperatures.
Advantages and Disadvantages
The primary advantage of Polypropylene Sheet is its excellent acid and chemical resistance, as well as its affordability. However, it can be challenging to machine due to its low melting point, and bonding may require specialized processes.
Applications
Common applications for Polypropylene Sheet include chemical tanks, water applications, medical equipment, and equipment construction. It is also used for industrial chopping boards and certain cladding applications.
Specifications
- Material: Polypropylene Homopolymer
- Specific Gravity: 0.91
- Temperature Range: 0°C to +100°C
- Weldability: Excellent
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent
- Corrosion Resistance: High
- Food Compliant: Yes
Benefits
- Safe for food applications
- Cost-effective engineering plastic
- High impact resistance
- Lightweight and buoyant
Use Cases
- Chemical tanks
- Water applications
- Medical
- Equipment construction
FAQ
Q: What are the two grades of Polypropylene Sheet?
A: There are two grades: Co-polymer and Homo-polymer. Co-polymer includes HDPE for flexibility, while Homo-polymer is pure Polypropylene.
Q: What are the advantages of Polypropylene Sheet?
A: It offers excellent acid resistance, low cost, high impact resistance, and is lightweight.
Q: What are the disadvantages of Polypropylene Sheet?
A: It can be difficult to machine due to its low melting point and has a poor fire rating.