PVA
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Overview

PVA(Polyvinyl Alocohol) is a water-soluble resin is produced by the hydrolysis of polyvinylacetate which is made by the polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer. It is the most commonly used thermoplastic polymer resin for organic material recovered from archaeological excavations.

Characteristic
  • adhesiveness
  • heat-sealabl
  • film formation property
  • emulsifying property
  • oil-resistant ability
Specifications
Resin properties Values

Appearance

white granule or powder
Specific Gravity 1.25 ~ 1.32
Bulk density 0.4 ~ 0.7
pH 5 ~ 7
Glass transition temperature 58¡É(P Grade) ¡­ 85¡É (F Grade)
Melting Point 150¡­190¡É(P Grade), 210~230¡É (F Grade)
Thermal stability Gradual discoloration about 100¡É; darkens rapidly above 160 ¡É, Gradual decomposition above 180¡Éas melting point is similar to decomposing temperature
Oil resistance Not soluble in animal, plant and grease oils
Storage stability Indefinite when protected from moisture
Solvent resistance Not soluble in organic solvent
Acid & alkali resistance Softened or soluble in acid and alkali
Color(10%solution) Less than APHA 20
Particle size More than 95% through 14¡­120mesh screen


   
 

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