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Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

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Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is a thermoplastic produced by chlorination of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin. Uses include hot and cold water pipe, and industrial liquid handling.

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

Type Density Young's modulus (E) Thermoplastic 1.56 g/cm3 2.9-3.4 GPa 50-80 MPa 20-40% 2-5 kJ/m2 106 - 115 C 395 C 106 to 115 C 0.16 W/(mK) 8 x 105 /K 0.9 kJ/(kgK) 0.04-0.4 0.5-1.25 /kg

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1 Production process 2 Physical properties 3 Comparison to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 3.1 Heat resistance 3.2 Mechanical properties 3.3 Fire properties

Tensile strength (t) Elongation at break Notch test Glass temperature Melting point Vicat B Thermal conductivity (k) Linear Expansion Coefficient () Specific heat (c)

Production process

Water absorption (ASTM) Price

CPVC is PVC (polyvinyl chloride) that has been chlorinated via a free radical chlorination reaction. This reaction is typically initiated by application of thermal or UV energy utilizing various approaches. In the process, chlorine gas is decomposed into free radical chlorine which is then reacted with PVC in a post-production step, essentially replacing a portion of the hydrogen in the PVC with chlorine. Depending on the method, a varying amount of chlorine is introduced into the polymer allowing for a measured way to fine tune the final properties. The chlorine content may vary from CPVC Sprinkler Pipe inside a firestop manufacturer to manufacturer; the base can be as low as PVC mock-up at Mission Manor, Mission, 56.7% to as high as 74% by mass, although most commercial British Columbia, Canada in 1992. resins have chlorine content from 63% to 69%.[citation needed ] As the chlorine content in CPVC is increased, its glass transition temperature (Tg ) increases significantly. Under normal operating conditions, CPVC becomes unstable at 70% mass of chlorine. Various additives are also introduced into the resin in order to make the material processable. These additives may consist of stabilizers, impact modifiers, pigments and lubricants.

Physical properties
CPVC shares most of the features and properties of PVC. It is also readily workable, including machining, welding, and forming. Because of its excellent corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures, CPVC is ideally suited for self-supporting constructions where temperatures up to 200 F (90 C) are present. Due to its
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specific composition, dealing with CPVC requires a specialized solvent cement, with high strength solvent cement variants being first introduced in 1997 by Weld-On, then followed closely by other products such as Henkel's Tangit line. The ability to bend, shape, and weld CPVC enables its use in a wide variety of processes and applications. It exhibits fire-retardant properties.

Comparison to polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Heat resistance
CPVC can withstand corrosive water at temperatures greater than PVC, typically 40C to 50C (104F to 122F) or higher, contributing to its popularity as a material for water piping systems in residential as well as commercial construction.

Mechanical properties
The principal mechanical difference between CPVC and PVC is that CPVC is significantly more ductile, allowing greater flexure and crush resistance. Additionally, the mechanical strength of CPVC makes it a viable candidate to replace many types of metal pipe in conditions where metal's susceptibility to corrosion limits its use.

Fire properties
CPVC is similar to PVC in resistance to fire. It is typically very difficult to ignite and tends to self-extinguish when not in a directly applied flame. Due to its chlorine content, the incineration of CPVC, either in a fire or in an industrial disposal process, can result in the creation of dioxins. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chlorinated_polyvinyl_chloride&oldid=561861232" Categories: Vinyl polymers Plastics This page was last modified on 27 June 2013 at 19:12. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.

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