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HDPE is known for its high strength-to-density ratio. [4] The density of HDPE ranges from 930 to 970 kg/m 3. [5] Although the density of HDPE is only marginally higher than that of low-density polyethylene, HDPE has little branching, giving it stronger intermolecular forces and tensile strength (38 MPa versus 21 MPa) than LDPE. [6]
(near r.t.) 535 kg/m 3: LNG (at 20 °C) 0.534 g/cm 3: CRC (near r.t.) 0.534 g/cm 3: 4 Be beryllium; use: 1.85 g/cm 3: WEL (near r.t.) 1848 kg/m 3: LNG (at 20 °C) 1.8477 g/cm 3: CRC (near r.t.) 1.85 g/cm 3: 5 B boron; use: 2.34 g/cm 3: WEL (near r.t.) 2460 kg/m 3: LNG (at r.t.) 2.34 g/cm 3: CRC (near r.t.) 2.34 g/cm 3: 6 C carbon (graphite) use ...
Typical densities are 29 to 120 kg/m 3 (49 to 202 lb/cu yd) with the lower figure being common. [1] Densities as low as 14 kg/m 3 (24 lb/cu yd) can be produced. [2] Base polymer for EPE foams range from Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) to High-density polyethylene (HDPE). [2]
The SI unit for specific strength is Pa⋅m 3 /kg, or N⋅m/kg, which is dimensionally equivalent to m 2 /s 2, though the latter form is rarely used. Specific strength has the same units as specific energy , and is related to the maximum specific energy of rotation that an object can have without flying apart due to centrifugal force .
For medium- and high-density polyethylene the melting point is typically in the range 120 to 130 °C (248 to 266 °F). The melting point for average commercial low-density polyethylene is typically 105 to 115 °C (221 to 239 °F).
HDPE pipe is a type of flexible plastic pipe used to transfer fluids and gases.It is often employed for replacing aging concrete or steel main pipelines.Constructed from the thermoplastic HDPE (high-density polyethylene), it has low permeability and robust molecular bonding, making it suitable for high-pressure pipelines.
A typical 11 mm (0.43 in) UHMWPE rope of 30 m (98 ft) can weigh around 2 kg (4.4 lb), the equivalent steel wire rope would weigh around 13 kg (29 lb). One notable drawback of UHMWPE rope is its susceptibility to UV damage, so many users will fit winch covers in order to protect the cable when not in use.
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a thermoplastic made from the monomer ethylene. It was the first grade of polyethylene, produced in 1933 by John C. Swallow and M.W Perrin who were working for Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) using a high pressure process via free radical polymerization. [1] Its manufacture employs the same method today.