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Polyethylene naphthalate (PEN)
Properties: Higher chemical and thermal stability than PET, good barrier properties. Applications: High temperature film, electronic parts, food packaging.
Polyethylene (PE)
Properties: Resistant to moisture and chemicals, low strength and rigidity. Applications: Packaging material, containers, pipes.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Properties: High impact resistance, clear, heat resistant. Applications: Bulletproof glass, eyeglasses, electronic components.
Polyamide (Nylon)
Properties: High strength, abrasion resistant, resilient. Applications: Textile fibers, gear wheels, cable ties.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Properties: Good impact resistance, tough, can be electroplated. Applications: 3D printing, enclosures for electronics, LEGO bricks.
Polyvinyl acetate (PVA)
Properties: Non-toxic, adhesive, good film-forming. Applications: Wood glue, paint, and barrier films.
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Properties: Transparent, weather-resistant, brittle. Applications: Aquariums, car lights, eyewear lenses.
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Properties: High stiffness, low friction, good dimensional stability. Applications: Precision gears, ski bindings, zippers.
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
Properties: Resistant to chemicals and solvents, high purity, good thermal stability. Applications: Pipes and fittings in chemical industries, films for electronic applications.
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Properties: High temperature resistance, mechanically strong, chemically resistant. Applications: Aerospace components, medical implants, high-performance liquid chromatography columns.
Polyurethane (PU)
Properties: Durable, flexible, abrasion-resistant. Applications: Foam seating, adhesives, wheels and tires.
Polysulfone (PSU)
Properties: High strength, resistant to heat and chemicals, inherently flame retardant. Applications: Medical devices, water and air filtration systems, electrical housings.
Polypropylene (PP)
Properties: High flexural strength, resistant to heat and chemical wear. Applications: Automotive parts, living hinges, food containers.
Polystyrene (PS)
Properties: Hard, brittle, clear. Applications: Disposable cutlery, CD cases, foam packaging.
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Properties: High strength and modulus, excellent chemical resistance, can withstand high temperatures. Applications: High-performance electrical connectors, cooking ware, mobile phone parts.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Properties: High strength, good insulator, resistant to wear and chemicals. Applications: Pipe fittings, vinyl flooring, medical devices.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Properties: Low friction, high heat resistance, chemically inert. Applications: Non-stick cookware, PTFE tape, electrical insulation.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE)
Properties: Good barrier to moisture and gas, strong. Applications: Plastic bottles, food packaging, synthetic fibers.
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Properties: High mechanical and electrical strength, good resistance to heat and chemicals. Applications: Electrical components, car parts, computer peripherals.
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)
Properties: Durable, flexible, resistant to UV radiation and stress-cracks. Applications: Shoe soles, sports equipment, foam toys.
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