Plastic Industry Terms
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Polyethylene |
A family of resins obtained by polymerizing the gas ethylene. By varying the catalysts and methods of polymerization, properties such as density, melt index, crystallinity, degree of branching and crosslinking, molecular with distribution can be regulated over wide ranges. Further modifications are obtained by copolymerization, chlorination, and compounding additives. |