High density polyethylene
is a thermoplastic polyethylene made from petroleum. Requires 1.75 kg of petroleum (as energy and raw material) to make 1 kg of HDPE.
HDPE has very little branching, this is due to the selection of catalyst types in its production (Ziegler-Natta catalyst) and reaction conditions. Due to slight branching, HDPE pipes have high tensile strength and inter-molecular forces. HDPE is also louder and can withstand high temperatures (80C).
HDPE is very resistant to chemicals so has a wide application, including:
Packing detergent
Milk packing
Fuel tanks
Plastic wood
Plastic bags
Container carrier of several types of chemicals
Geothermal heat transfer piping system
Natural gas piping system
Water pipe
Wrapping cables
Available:
hmw pe (PE500)