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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. | ||
| + | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|aaiPPETHR.jpg~FTIR]]] | ||
| + | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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| + | PPHOX; PPO; polyphenylene ether (PPE); poli(xido de fenileno) (Esp.); xido de polifenileno (Port.) | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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| + | * Resistant to acids, alkalis and oils. | ||
| + | * Attacked by many organic solvents. | ||
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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| + | * Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988 | ||
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| + | * Website: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp | ||
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| + | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, 21 October 2022
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 (PPE); poli(xido de fenileno) (Esp.); xido de polifenileno (Port.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Resistant to acids, alkalis and oils.
- Attacked by many organic solvents.
Resources and Citations
- Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988
- Website: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp