Polyethylene carbonate, or QPAC®25, is a transparent, amorphous solid polymer that is easy to work with and has long-term mechanical stability. The formula for the compound is (C3H4O3)n.
The following forms are offered by QPAC®25:
Applications
Ceramic, metal, or glass powders are used to create high-purity technical components, pastes, inks, and coatings. Barrier film in plastic production is an example of a non-binder application.
Key Benefits
- Decomposition in a wide range of atmospheres, including air, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, and vacuum
- Excellent clarity
- Exceptional adhesion
- Extrudable into barrier film for multi-layer construction
- Low-temperature decomposition is excellent for thermally sensitive materials
- Outstanding green strength
- Range of molecular weights from 50,000 to 200,000
- Superb oxygen barrier properties
Typical Physical Properties of QPAC®25
Source: Empower Materials
| Property |
Value |
| Density (g/cm3) |
1.42 |
| Refractive Index |
1.470 |
| Decomposition Temperature (°C) |
220 (estimate) |
| Glass Transition Temperature (°C) |
0-10 |
| Heat of combustion (cal/gm) |
3,753 |
| Heat of formation (cal/mol) |
-88,726 |
| Molar Mass of repeating unit |
88.1 |
| Solubility |
Upon request |