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Description
This Polypropylene Homopolymer Sheet is lightweight and highly resistant to chemicals, making it ideal for various applications. It is suitable for use in medical, water, and equipment construction environments.
Material Properties
Polypropylene Homopolymer (PPH) is a lightweight material with a specific gravity of 0.91. It offers improved chemical resistance and stiffness, along with a higher working temperature range of 0°C to +100°C compared to other types of polypropylene.
Key Features
PPH exhibits excellent weldability and chemical resistance, high corrosion resistance, and maintains rigidity at elevated temperatures. It is also compliant for food applications.
Advantages and Disadvantages
The main advantages of Polypropylene Sheet include its low cost, high impact resistance, and lightweight nature. However, it can be challenging to machine due to its low melting point and has limited color availability in the homopolymer grade.
Applications
This material is commonly used in chemical tanks, water applications, medical equipment construction, and various other industrial applications.
Specifications
- Material: Polypropylene Homopolymer
- Specific Gravity: 0.91
- Working Temperature Range: 0°C to +100°C
- Weldability: Excellent
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent
- Corrosion Resistance: High
- Rigidity: High in upper temperature range
- Food Compliance: Yes
Benefits
- Cost-effective engineering plastic
- High impact resistance
- Low water absorption
- Suitable for various 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. Homo-polymer is pure Polypropylene, while Co-polymer includes some HDPE for flexibility.
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.