Polyethylene was converted to diesel

Chemists Group of the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of California has developed a method for the conversion of polyethylene into liquid hydrocarbons and waxes. To do this, the researchers used a combination of two catalysts, working “in tandem”. The study is published in the journal Science Advances. […]

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Siberian scientists to make ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene for the Arctic

At the Institute of Catalysis. GKBoreskov SB RAS developed technology for producing ultra-high molecular polyethylene having a wide range of applications in extreme conditions of the Arctic. “According to modern requirements, the polymeric materials for the region must be operated at the calculated temperatures below minus 70-75 degrees. In this regard, of particular interest are […]

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A little about molds

Injection molds used for making products directly from the melt prepared in the plastication unit TPA. Therefore, their function is to receive the melt and its distribution on a forming objects in molding articles and then pushing them in. Construction of molds are very diverse, which is caused by two main reasons: the widest range […]

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Products manufactured BY FORMING

Basically, the following main methods of molding are used for the production of aprons and disposable containers: Vacuum – molding; blow molding; in the form of punching. Vacuum – molding. Manufacturing of products takes place under atmospheric pressure to create a vacuum in the mold. Apparatus for vacuum – molding consists of a vacuum chamber, […]

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SIBUR has removed the video about the issue of expanded polystyrene

SIBUR Group posted a video about the production of expandable polystyrene (EPS, EPS) at the factory “Sibur-Khimprom” (Perm). Expandable polystyrene – styrene polymerization product polymer composition is introduced into the blowing agent (gas). PSV used in polymer processing in the insulation boards and the finished parts by foaming. The material has excellent thermal insulation and […]

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