What is Polyethylene
Polyethene (PE), chemically denoted as C2H4, is formed by bonding two hydrogens to each carbon atom. Polyethylene, synthesized by German chemist Hans von Pechmann in 1899, was first discovered in 1933 as a result of an accident.
Usage Areas of Polyethylene
Polyethylene, which has a very wide usage area, appears in many areas from kitchenware to toy coating. In addition to its functionality, it is a product preferred by many industries due to its budget-friendly nature. Various plastic products that we use in our homes are made of polyethylene granules.
Technical Specialties and Benefits of Polyethylene
Although polyethylene has low strength and hardness compared to metal, it has high impact resistance. It is mostly not fragile, except that it is exposed to excessive sunlight. Polyethylene, which has good strength under static loads, begins to melt after an average of 120-130 ° C. It is preferred by industries because the corrosion condition that is mostly encountered in metals is not seen in polyethylene.