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What dissolves polystyrene?
polystyrene foam (styrofoam cups and packaging materials) is soluble in acetone.It is not melted but dissolved.The acetone dissolves the long polymer strands releasing the trapped air(foam) and thus the structure collapses
How do you dissolve plastics?
With solvents. The kind of solvent depends on the "plastic" involved. Polystyrene dissolves in benzene or toluene Polyurethane (not the thermoplastic which is insoluble in most solvents) can dissolve in acetone. Polyethylene is resistant to most organic solvents. Styrofoam will dissolve in the isopropanol solvents used in some glues. This can be helpful or hindering when working with arts and crafts.
What is the pH of toluene?
What is the pH of toluene?
Is toluene a pure substance or mixture?
Toluene is a compound. not a mixture
What is the chemical reaction of petrol and thermocol?
It may look like polystyrene "melts" when petrol (gasoline) is poured on it. However, the petrol is actually dissolving the polystyrene. In chemistry, there is a common saying that "like dissolves like". Polystyrene is an alkene and petrol has several alkenes in it {benzene (up to 5% by volume), toluene (up to 35% by volume), naphthalene (up to 1% by volume), and trimethylbenzene (up to 7% by volume)} which aid in the dissolving of the polystyrene. Now the characteristics of both the ingredientsare lost and a new product is formed. This product shows the character of neither a solid nor a liquid. It is a translucent material which is brownish or yellowish white in color and with viscosity more than that of a liquid and less than that of a solid. While studying the properties of the material formed, it is found that it looks like glue and can be used as a strong adhesive.
What dissolves polystyrene?
polystyrene foam (styrofoam cups and packaging materials) is soluble in acetone.It is not melted but dissolved.The acetone dissolves the long polymer strands releasing the trapped air(foam) and thus the structure collapses
When polystyrene dissolves in acetone what properties does the solution have and what gas is given off?
Ammonia
How does the styrofoam melt when added gasoline?
It may look like polystyrene "melts" when petrol (gasoline) is poured on it. However, the petrol is actually dissolving the polystyrene. In chemistry, there is a common saying that "like dissolves like". Polystyrene is an alkene and petrol has several alkenes in it {benzene (up to 5% by volume), toluene (up to 35% by volume), naphthalene (up to 1% by volume), trimethylbenzene (up to 7% by volume)} which aid in the dissolving of the polystyrene.
What glue destroys things?
Some adhesives act as solvents. For example, toluene is a solvent for polystyrene; it can be used to cause polystyrene parts to "melt" together, forming a permanent bond when the solvent evaporates. Xylene is a similar solvent/adhesive.
What dissolves glucose water acetone hexane methyl ether methyl alcohol toluene?
Glucose is easily soluble in water but has a low solubility in methanol.
What is the substance that dissolves organic and inorganic molecules?
The general term is "solvent" There are organic solvents (toluene, acetone, ether, etc), and there are inorganic solvents (water).
What are the dangers of using solvents like enamel paint and turpentine to melt styrofoam or polystyrene and how can I protect myself from them?
Many paint solvents that will melt styrofoam contain toluene.Toluene is a know carcinogen. Toluene become airborne and spreads quickly.Solvents containing toluene should be used outdoors or in well ventilated areas.
How do you dissolve plastics?
With solvents. The kind of solvent depends on the "plastic" involved. Polystyrene dissolves in benzene or toluene Polyurethane (not the thermoplastic which is insoluble in most solvents) can dissolve in acetone. Polyethylene is resistant to most organic solvents. Styrofoam will dissolve in the isopropanol solvents used in some glues. This can be helpful or hindering when working with arts and crafts.
Are there any isomers of toluene?
Yes. Two isomers of toluene are known as toluene-2,4-diisocyanate and toluene-2,6-diisocyanate
What is the formula for toluene?
C6H5CH3 is toluene.
What is the pH of toluene?
What is the pH of toluene?
Is toluene evaporates from water?
Toluene is not miscible with water; toluene is released by slow evaporation.
