Polyethylene
Chemical compound
Polyethylene or polythene is the most commonly produced plastic. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging. As of 2017, over 100 million tonnes of polyethylene resins are being produced annually, accounting for 34% of the total plastics... Wikipedia
Formula: (C₂H₄)ₙ
Density: 0.88–0.96 g/cm3
Discovery date: March 27, 1933
Abbreviations: PE
Heat of combustion, higher value (HHV): 650-651 kJ/mole, 46 MJ/kg
log P: 1.02620
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −9.67×10−6 (HDPE, SI, 22 °C)
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