PPE
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Overview

The letters PPE stand for polyphenylene ether. Polyphenylene ether is a polymer characterized by regular, closely spaced phenyl groups (the same circular structures that are in polycarbonate). In general practice, PPE will indicate that a material is a modified polyphenylene ether. The modification of PPE involves the blending of a second polymer which is usually polystyrene or polystyrene/butadiene. PPE is similar in chemical composition to polyphenylene oxide (PPO), and they are generally treated as equivalent materials.
Characteristics
  • very good physical properties
  • good heat resistance
  • poor chemical resistance
  • very stable dimensionally
  • poor color stability
  • opaque
  • moderate price
  • somewhat tough processing
Grade and Application
Grade
Application
  internal appliance components, brackets and structural components of office products, large computer and printer housings (painted, foamed), automotive wheel covers, plated, high tolerance electrical switch boxes and connectors
 
   

   
 

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