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    Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer produced from the monomer propylene, which is obtained as a byproduct from oil refining and natural gas processing. It exists as both homopolymers and copolymers. As a copolymer, it can be produced using more than one monomer, such as ethylene or other olefins. Polypropylene has good chemical resistance and is used in a wide range of applications including packaging, automotive parts, fibers, and medical devices.

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    Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer produced from the monomer propylene, which is obtained as a byproduct from oil refining and natural gas processing. It exists as both homopolymers and copolymers. As a copolymer, it can be produced using more than one monomer, such as ethylene or other olefins. Polypropylene has good chemical resistance and is used in a wide range of applications including packaging, automotive parts, fibers, and medical devices.

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    Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer produced from the monomer propylene, which is obtained as a byproduct from oil refining and natural gas processing. It exists as both homopolymers and copolymers. As a copolymer, it can be produced using more than one monomer, such as ethylene or other olefins. Polypropylene has good chemical resistance and is used in a wide range of applications including packaging, automotive parts, fibers, and medical devices.

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    Polypropylene

    Propylene
    - Also known as propene, is an
    unsaturated organic compound.

    - Chemical formula: C3H6.

    - Source: Byproducts of oil refining


    and natural gas processing. During oil
    refining propene are produced as a
    result of cracking large hydrocarbons.
    Functional group
    Properties

    Physical properties Chemical properties


    - Molecular weight : 42.08 g/mol - Asphyxiation
    - Melting point: -301.4F - Highly Flammable
    - Boiling point: -53.9F. - Upper respiratory tract
    - colorless gas with a - Irritant, Can cause explosion.
    petroleum-like odor.
    - The vapors are heavier than air.
    Any leak can either be liquid or
    vapor.
    Polypropylene
    - Chemical formula: (C3H6)n

    - Origin: Synthetic

    - Structure: Branched chain


    polymers

    - Polymer types: Thermoplastic

    - Types of monomer: Both


    copolymers and homo polymer
    Structure

    Homo polymer

    Copolymer
    Polymerization
    - Additional polymerization

    ● Free radical polymerization


    Properties
    Physical properties Chemical properties
    1. Melting Point of Polypropylene - Good resistance to aldehydes,
    esters, hydrocarbons, ketones.
    - Homopolymer: 160 - 165°C
    - Copolymer: 135 - 159°C - Good chemical resistance

    2. Density of Polypropylene - Sensitive to microbial attacks

    - Homopolymer: : 0.904 – 0.908 - High flammable material


    g/cm3
    - Random Copolymer: 0.904 –
    0.908 g/cm3
    Application

    1. Packaging Applications
    2. Consumer Goods
    3. Automotive Applications
    4. Fibers and Fabrics
    5. Medical Applications
    6. Industrial Applications
    Question
    1. What are monomer use to produce
    Copolymer of polypropylene?
    2. Give a real life example of
    polypropylene.
    Reference
    Propylene. (n.d.). Retrieved from
    https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Propene#section=Experimental-Properties

    PROPYLENE. (n.d.). Retrieved from


    https://www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_EN_CB3750579.htm

    Polypropylene (PP) Plastic - Complete Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved from


    https://omnexus.specialchem.com/selection-guide/polypropylene-pp-plastic

    Bpf. (n.d.). British Plastics Federation. Retrieved from


    http://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/polymers/pp.aspx

    Polypropylene. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://pslc.ws/macrog/pp.htm

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