Refraction number/density of Polyethylene?

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The refraction number of conventional Polyethylene (PE) is approximately 1.5, while its density typically ranges from 0.910 to 0.925 g/cm³. The distinction between High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is crucial, as they exhibit different properties. For precise applications, refer to the "Texloc refractive index of polymers" for refractive index values, although it does not provide density information.

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I need to know the refraction number as well as the density of conventional Polyethylene PE (not HDPE), but i didn't find them anywhere. Can you help me?

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Tim
 
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"Texloc refractive index of polymers" contains "n," no densities, but does make the distinction between HDPE and LDPE.
 

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