Difference between revisions of "Polyphenylene oxide"

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-== Description ==
-A thermoplastic polymer made by the oxidative condensation of 2,6-dimethyl phenol.  Polyphenylene oxide, PPO, is a good electrical insulator.  It is a noncrystalline polymer that can crack when exposed to UV light or halogenated solvents.  Modified PPO is made by blending PPO with 50% by weight polystyrene.  Modified PPO is used as a structural foam in appliances and electrical housings.
-== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
-PPHOX; PPO; polyphenylene ether; poli(xido de fenileno) (Esp.); xido de polifenileno (Port.)
-[[[SliderGallery rightalign|aaiPPETHR.jpg~FTIR]]]
-== Other Properties ==
-Resistant to acids, alkalis and oils.Attacked by many organic solvents.
-== Authority ==
-* Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988
-* Website address 1, Website address 1  Comment: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp
-[[Category:Materials database]]

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