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The answer is somewhat complex sounding, but basically describes the chemical composition of the, "PVC" Pipe you are probably wondering about. Materials are cool! If you are looking for alternative acronyms for, "PVC" check out, :http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/PVC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride
Polyvinyl chloride, (IUPAC Poly(chloroethanediyl)) commonly abbreviated PVC, is a thermoplastic polymer. It is a vinyl polymer consisting of vinyl groups (ethenyls) that are bound to chlorine.
Polyvinyl chloride is the third most widely produced plastic, after polyethylene and polypropylene.[3] Over 50% of PVC manufactured is used in construction,[citation needed] because it is cheap, durable, and easy to assemble. PVC production is expected to exceed 40 million tons by 2016.[4]
It can be made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers, the most widely used being phthalates. In this form, it is used in clothing and upholstery, and to make flexible hoses and tubing, flooring, to roofing membranes, and electrical cable insulation. It is also commonly used in figurines and in inflatable products such as waterbeds, pool toys, and inflatable structures.
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What does UPVC stand for in PVC pipe?
Unplastcized polyvinyl chloride
What does a PVC do and what does it stand for in an internal combustion engine?
PVC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation. Used to allow the engine to vent out pressure that is creates while operating. Generally it is vented back into the air intake system after the air filter to get "burned" in the combustion chamber.
What is the full name for PVC?
PVC = polyvynlchloride
What is SR PVC?
Semi-Rigid PVC
can you use gray PVC with white PVC?
Yes.
What does PVC stand for in PVC keyboard?
PolyVinylChloride - its the material its made from - PVC.
What does PVC stand for in PVC pipe?
Polyvinyl chloride PVC = polyvinyl chloride, a synthetic resin preparedd by the polymerization of vinyl chloride
What does PVC pipe stand for?
PolyVinyl Chloride
Will PVC pipe with stand sodioum chloride?
yes
What does PVC stand for. Just got a new action figure and it's called a PVC?
Poly vinyl cloride
What does UPVC stand for in PVC pipe?
Unplastcized polyvinyl chloride
What does o d stand for on PVC pipes?
Outside diameter
What do the initials PVC stand for?
poly vinyl chloride Polyvinyl Chloride
What does DWV on PVC pipe stand for?
DWV is on pipe. Drainage, waste, and vent.
What does the abbreviation PVC stand for?
PVC is commonly used as the abbreviation for Polyvinyl Chloride. PVC is a construction material traditionally used because it is deemed to be more effective than things like copper, wood or iron. PVC is the third-most produced type of plastic.
What does PVC stand for in reference to netowrk data?
Private Virtual Circuit. Most likely a leased Frame Relay.
What materials are hurdles made from?
For modern hurdles, the cross bar at the is made from PVC plastic and the stand is made from aluminum.
