Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
Names
Other names
Polychloroethylene
Identifiers
68648-82-8[1]
Abbreviations CPVC, PVC-C
Properties
for 67% Cl Polymer:(C9H11Cl7)n)[2]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
Type Thermoplastic
Physical Properties
Density (ρ) 1.56 g/cm3
Water absorptionEquilibrium (ASTM) 0.04-0.4
Mechanical Properties
Young's modulus (E) 2.9-3.4 GPa
Tensile strengtht) 50-80 MPa
Elongation (ε) at break 20-40%
Notch test 2-5 kJ/m2
Thermal Properties
Melting temperature (Tm) 110 °C
Glass transition temperature (Tg) 106 - 115 °C
Vicat softening point – 50 N (Vicat B) 106 to 115 °C
Thermal conductivity (k) 0.16 W/(m·K)
Linear thermal expansion coefficient (α) 8 x 10−5 /K
Specific heat capacity (c) 0.9 kJ/(kg·K)
Economics
Price 0.5-1.25 €/kg
CPVC Sprinkler Pipe inside a firestop mock-up at Mission Manor, Mission, British Columbia, Canada in 1992.

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is a thermoplastic produced by chlorination of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin. Uses include hot and cold water pipes, and industrial liquid handling.

History

Genova Products located in Michigan initially created the first CPVC tubing and fittings for Hot and Cold water distribution systems in the early 1960s. The original THF/MEK formulas for CPVC cements were developed by Genova in conjunction with the B.F. Goodrich Company, the original developer of the CPVC resin.

Production process

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is PVC (polyvinyl chloride) that has been chlorinated via a free radical chlorination reaction. This reaction is typically initiated by application of thermal or UV energy utilizing various approaches. In the process, chlorine gas is decomposed into free radical chlorine which is then reacted with PVC in a post-production step, essentially replacing a portion of the hydrogen in the PVC with chlorine.

Depending on the method, a varying amount of chlorine is introduced into the polymer allowing for a measured way to fine-tune the final properties. The chlorine content may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer; the base can be as low as PVC 56.7% to as high as 74% by mass, although most commercial resins have chlorine content from 63% to 69%. As the chlorine content in CPVC is increased, its glass transition temperature (Tg) increases significantly. Under normal operating conditions, CPVC becomes unstable at 70% mass of chlorine.

Various additives are also introduced into the resin in order to make the material processable. These additives may consist of stabilizers, impact modifiers, pigments and lubricants.

Physical properties

CPVC shares most of the features and properties of PVC. It is also readily workable, including machining, welding, and forming. Because of its excellent corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures, CPVC is ideally suited for self-supporting constructions where temperatures up to 200 °F (90 °C) are present. Due to its specific composition, dealing with CPVC requires a specialized solvent cement, with high strength solvent cement variants being first introduced in 1965 by Genova Products, then followed by other products such as IPS's Weld-On line. The ability to bend, shape, and weld CPVC enables its use in a wide variety of processes and applications. It exhibits fire-retardant properties.

Comparison to polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Heat resistance

CPVC can withstand corrosive water at temperatures greater than PVC, typically 40 °C to 50 °C (104 °F to 122 °F) or higher, contributing to its popularity as a material for water piping systems in residential as well as commercial construction.

Mechanical properties

The principal mechanical difference between CPVC and PVC is that CPVC is significantly more ductile, allowing greater flexure and crush resistance. Additionally, the mechanical strength of CPVC makes it a viable candidate to replace many types of metal pipe in conditions where metal's susceptibility to corrosion limits its use.

Fire properties

CPVC is similar to PVC in resistance to fire. It is typically very difficult to ignite and tends to self-extinguish when not in a directly applied flame.

Due to its chlorine content, the incineration of CPVC, either in a fire or in an industrial disposal process, can result in the creation of chlorinated dioxins.

References

  1. http://www.caslab.com/Chlorinated_polyvinyl_chloride_CAS_68648-82-8/
  2. Felder, Richard M.; Rousseau, Ronald W. Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes. p. 581. ISBN 978-0471687573.

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