Poly (ethylene carbonate) is a solid polymer. It is an amorphous, clear, readily processible plastic with long term mechanical stability.
Technical Name Poly (ethylene carbonate)
Chemical Formula (C3H4O3)n
Molecular Weight Available From approximately 50,000 to 200,000
Applications
- Binder applications for metal, ceramics or glass powders
- Pastes and inks
- Used to make high purity technical parts
- Coatings
- Non binder applications for barrier film in plastic processing
Typical Physical Properties
| 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 |
Product Delivery Form It is available as a granulate, film or in solution form.
Benefits
- QPAC®25 leaves very little ash residue on decomposition: less than 10 ppm. This results in excellent mechanical and/or electrical properties
- Decomposition takes place at low temperature, which is important for thermal sensitive materials, and does so more efficiently than other binders
- Components made from QPAC®25 have excellent green strength resulting in final parts with high density and better structure
- Decomposition can take place in a wide range of atmospheres including oxygen, hydrogen, air, nitrogen, argon and vacuum
TGA FOR QPAC® 25
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