POLYVINYL

CHLORIDE
Definition David Kaboyi Ashuza
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Polyvinyl chloride is a tough chemically resistant synthetic
resin made by polymerizing vinyl chloride and use for a
wide variety of products including pipes, flooring and
sheeting .
Type of polyvinyl chloride
 Bottles
 Tubing
 Cable insulation
 Film and sheeting
 Window frames
 Pipes
 Floors and coating

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 Manufacturing process
PVC is derived from common salt (chlorine) and carbon
(predominantly from oil or gas).
There are five basic steps in the PVC manufacturing
process:
1. The extraction of salt and hydrocarbons.
2. The production of ethylene and chlorine from salt
and hydrocarbons.
3. The mixing of chlorine and ethylene to produce vinyl
chloride monomer.
4. The polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer to
produce PVC.
5. The blending of PVC polymers with other materials
such as plasticisers.

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 Properties
Chemical Properties: Physical Properties:
• Specific Gravity • Density
• Elongation • Thermal Conductivity
• Tensile strength • Vitreous transition temperature
• Melting temperature
• Flexural strength
• Auto-ignition temperature
• Compressive Strength
• Degree of crystallinity
• Tensile Elastic Modulus
• Flexural Modulus
• Hardness Durometer
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Use of Polyvinyl chloride in construction
PVC has extensive use in a construction products. Its strong,
lightweight, durable and versatile characteristics make it ideal for
products such as window profiles and its flexibility, flame retardant and
electrical insulation properties make it ideal for cabling applications.
Examples of PVC construction products include:
• Window and door profiles and conservatories.
• Pipes and fittings.
• Internal and external cladding.
• Cable and ducting.
• Roofing membranes.
• Flooring.
• Wallcoverings.

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