Properties of LDPE

• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
• Tensile Strength 0.20 - 0.40 N/mm²
• Notched Impact Strength no break Kj/m²
• Thermal Coefficient of expansion 100 - 220 x 10-6
• Max Cont Use Temp 65 oC
• Density 0.917 - 0.930 g/cm3

• RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
• Dilute Acid ****
• Dilute Alkalis ****
• Oils and Greases ** variable
• Aliphatic Hydrocarbons *
• Aromatic Hydrocarbons *
• Halogenated Hydrocarbons *
• Alcohols ****

• KEY * poor ** moderate *** good **** very good

 LDPE

• Produced through free-radical polymerization, LDPE has

the most long- and short-chain branching of any form of
PE, resulting in its lower density. The branching keeps
the molecular chains from packing tightly in its crystaline
form, so LDPE has less tensile strength but greater
ductility.
 (Fake knowledge) ??LDPE

• Its very flexible and flow properties ,it is used film , bags,
 HDPE

• we have HDPE, which is characterized by minimal

branching of the polymer chain. Less branching means
those nicely linear molecules pack together well during
crystallization, making HDPE much denser and rigid.
 Uses of HDPE

• It has crystalline structure and uses for

 POLYSTYRENE

• This polymer is made by reaction of styrene ( vynil

benzene) ( 1-phenylethen)
polystyrene
Synthesis of polystyrene
 Uses of PS

• Foam usin by isolating

• Foam using for making containers / packaging for foods

• Adhesives