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Polyethylene is a flexible polymer with a few remarkable properties. First and foremost, it is chemically resistant to a wide range of acids, alkalis, and solvents. Second, polyethylene is a good material for applications where less friction is desired because it has a low coefficient of friction. Thirdly, it has high electrical protection properties, making it broadly utilized in electrical and electronic applications. Additionally, polyethylene is suitable for a wide range of applications in the construction, automotive, consumer goods, packaging, and construction industries due to its low weight, long lifespan, and high impact strength. Finally, it is generally non-toxic and resistant to moisture, making it suitable for use in medical and food packaging.
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∙ 14y agoPolyethylene is capable of being moulded, extruded and cast into many various shapes. It is often used in construction as it is cheap and can be shaped or moulded easily, this is why it is appropriated to be used for the jobs such as guttering. Polyethylene is a hard, stiff, strong and a dimensionally stable material that absorbs very little water. It has good gas barrier properties and good chemical resistance against acids, greases and oils. It can be highly transparent and colourless but thicker sections are usually opaque and off-white. Polyethylene also has good self extinguishing properties and resistance against ultra violet.
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High toughness and strength
Low density
Excellent chemical resistance
Good electrical insulation properties
Water resistance
Good flexibility
Transparency (in certain forms)
Easy to process and manufacture
Non-toxic
Recyclable.
The specific properties of polyethylene can vary depending on its molecular weight, branching, and crystallinity.
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