Description
This Polypropylene Homopolymer sheet is lightweight and food compliant, ideal for various applications including chemical tanks and medical equipment construction.
Material Properties
The Polypropylene Homopolymer (PPH) sheet is characterized by its lightweight nature with a specific gravity of 0.91. It offers enhanced chemical resistance and stiffness, along with a higher working temperature range of 0°C to +100°C compared to its counterpart, the Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC). PPH also features low water absorption and excellent weldability.
Advantages and Disadvantages
One of the main advantages of Polypropylene Sheet is its excellent acid and chemical resistance, making it suitable for various industrial applications. It is also cost-effective and has high impact resistance. However, it can be challenging to machine due to its low melting point of 130°C, and bonding may require specialist processes. Additionally, it has a poor fire rating, which limits its use in certain cladding applications.
Applications
Polypropylene Homopolymer sheets are versatile and used in several applications including chemical tanks, water applications, medical equipment construction, and industrial chopping boards. They are also suitable for some cladding applications and prosthetic components.
Specifications
- Lightweight with specific gravity of 0.91
- Working temperature range: 0°C to +100°C
- Excellent weldability
- High chemical and corrosion resistance
- High rigidity in upper temperature range
- Food compliant
Benefits
- Safe for food contact
- Cost-effective engineering plastic
- High impact resistance
- Suitable for a variety of industrial applications
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, bonding is problematic, and it has a poor fire rating.
All sizes & prices
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