Question

What do you know about PVC?

Answer 1

PVC: Polyvinylchloride, it is a vinyl polymer produced by free radical polymerization of vinyl chloride.

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(i) PVC is an example of Thermosplastic polymer.

(ii) It is used in films, mouldings and extruded pipes as well.

(iii) It has excellent water resistance property but is attacked severely by stronger solvents such as aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, etc.