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== Description ==
  
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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.
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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PPHOX; PPO; polyphenylene ether; poli(xido de fenileno) (Esp.); xido de polifenileno (Port.)
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|aaiPPETHR.jpg~FTIR]]]
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== Other Properties ==
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Resistant to acids, alkalis and oils.Attacked by many organic solvents.
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== Authority ==
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* Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988
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* Website address 1, Website address 1  Comment: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp
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Revision as of 15:59, 30 September 2014

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.)

FTIR

AaiPPETHR.jpg


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

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