Physical properties of polyvinyl alcohol

Polyvinyl alcohol, an organic polymer. The molecular formula of polyvinyl alcohol is (C₂H₄O), the degree of polymerization is usually 500 to 5000, and the molecular weight is usually 25000 to 300000. Polyvinyl alcohol at room temperature is a colorless, white or milky white amorphous powder, odorless and tasteless, but it decomposes Can produce irritating smoke and dust.

The physical properties of polyvinyl alcohol change with the degree of polymerization and alcoholysis. Generally, the density range is 1.19-1.31g/cm³, the melting point is 212-267°C, and the boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure is about 340°C. Polyvinyl alcohol is soluble in hot water, insoluble in gasoline, benzyl alcohol ketone and other general organic solvents, soluble in hot hydroxyl organic solvents (such as glycol, glycerin, phenol, etc.), and soluble in liquid at room temperature. Ammonia and dimethyl sulfoxide.

The chemical structure of polyvinyl alcohol is stable, but alcohol-related reactions can also occur based on its molecular structure. For example, polyvinyl alcohol can undergo esterification reactions with inorganic complexes and organic compounds, and acetalization reactions with various aldehydes.

Polyvinyl alcohol is produced differently from other polymers and cannot rely on the polymerization of single unit precursor monomers. Industrially, polyvinyl acetate is usually produced by polymerizing vinyl acetate, and then polyvinyl alcohol is produced by alcoholysis under alkaline conditions.

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