What is Pvc: Definition and 45 Discussions

Polyvinyl chloride (colloquial: polyvinyl, vinyl; abbreviated: PVC) is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer (after polyethylene and polypropylene). About 40 million tons of PVC are produced each year.
PVC comes in two basic forms: rigid (sometimes abbreviated as RPVC) and flexible. The rigid form of PVC is used in construction for pipe and in profile applications such as doors and windows. It is also used in making bottles, non-food packaging, food-covering sheets, and cards (such as bank or membership cards). It can be made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers, the most widely used being phthalates. In this form, it is also used in plumbing, electrical cable insulation, imitation leather, flooring, signage, phonograph records, inflatable products, and many applications where it replaces rubber. With cotton or linen, it is used in the production of canvas.
Pure polyvinyl chloride is a white, brittle solid. It is insoluble in alcohol but slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran.

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  1. Cmotaval

    Pressure of water exiting a hole in PVC

    I have a 1" PVC pipe that is 36" long, closed on one end and hooked up to a pump on the other. The pipe has 10 holes each measuring 1/32" in diameter and I have been trying to use Bernoullis equation to find the pressure of the water exiting those holes. I believe the volume of water that will...
  2. JosephStevens99

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    Okay so, recently I got a job with my local newspaper delivering newspapers to make some money while deciding how I want to continue my educational career (I already have some college under my belt but I'm taking a semester off). All the newspapers have to be at the houses by 6 am so in order to...
  3. saxman2u

    How to calculate TDH of PVC downspouts and water tank height?

    Greetings, Looking for the best way to calculate TDH for some rainwater catchment systems I am designing in Texas. Some homes we are installing these systems on have large footprints, between 6,000 to 8,000 sq feet. The large rainwater collection tanks we install range between 30,000 and...
  4. S

    Plumbing How do PVC sewer lines get sloped using 90 degree fittings?

    Diagrams of PVC sewer plumbing show vertical pipes connected to horizontal pipes with fittings that make a 90 degree turn. So how, in practice, do we achieve the recommended minimum 1/4 inch per foot slope for the horizontal pipes? Do we make the horizontal pipe slope by installing the...
  5. T

    Why can an electron go through PVC insulator

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  6. mkematt96

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  7. Oscar Gonzalez

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  8. F

    PVC vs Copper Pipe Thermal Conductivity

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  9. A

    Which is better for structural support PVC pipe or plywood?

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  10. N

    Is PVC Safe? What's So Bad About Vinyl Plastic (PVC)?

    Now days PVC is widely used polymer in many industries such like real estate, pharmaceutical, plastic and rubber etc. My concern is Is PVC Safe for Environment? Can anybody tell me the cons of using PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)? Thanks for Advance!
  11. N

    Bullet camera in PVC pipe condensation problems -- Help please

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  12. T

    Can I elevate a bed by 4 inches with PVC and sleep on it?

    Hi everyone, it's my first post! I need to elevate a bed by 4 inches for a while. I did some work on this problem already. Here's all the information I used to reach my conclusion: expected total weight with mattress and occupants = 220.92200 kilograms bed weight = 54 kg = 54,000 grams =...
  13. S

    Can a 300W fog machine create a smoke curtain 5 meters high?

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  14. N

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  15. M

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  16. J

    Creating an Archimedes Pump with PVC and 6 Inch Drainage Pipe

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  17. S

    What is the air pressure in a PVC pipe with weight on top?

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  18. M

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  19. S

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  20. S

    Spring constant of a bent pvc pipe

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  21. jim hardy

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  22. U

    UV Degradation of PVC: Solutions for Safe Use in Rainwater Systems

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  23. M

    Comparison vibration level of nylon and pvc pipe

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  24. M

    Comparing Vibration Levels of PVC & Nylon Pipes

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  25. M

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  26. G

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  27. B

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  28. I

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  29. S

    Which PVC to choose for polymer nanocomposite?

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  30. J

    PVC (PolyVynyl Chloride) testing ?

    Is there any way to test things to see if those things are made of PVC? It's toxic, but if you have things that you are unsure as to what kind of plastic they are made of you would want to know if they are made of PVC. By the way, if you have flip flop shoes, throw them out because almost 100%...
  31. R

    Calculating Pressure in a PVC Balloon-Like Object

    Hypothetical question to help me in design: A PVC air tight balloon like object is used to suspend a weight just above the ground. It can be thought of as being very similar to a car tyre's function. The weight is known, the part of the balloons area in contact with the ground is known...
  32. M

    PVC End Plug and Tube shape retention under heat and force?

    PVC End Plug and Tube shape retention under heat and force?? Hi, I'm Mai from one of the semiconductor company. I'm in charge in supplier quality enginnering. I have an issue happened in my customer side where, whenever they received the unit from us the unit will spill out from the packing...
  33. J

    Axial load strength of PVC pipe

    Hello, I design high powered rockets in our Tripoli rocket club. A particular plastic type of tube used is the Quantum 3.9 in dia plastic (sewer pipe) it is a thin wall design. http://www.publicmissiles.com/ They state that this basic tube is good for just .86 mach for compression loads...
  34. S

    How to dissolve PVC thermoplastic

    How would i dissolve the pvc thermoplastic on electrical wires? (with chemicals that are attainable easily from stores)
  35. D

    Can PVC Pipe Be Used as a Structural Material for Eco-Friendly Homes?

    I have an "odd" use for pvc pipe. My house is made exclusively of styrofoam and plastic. (and a geodome to boot) I need to stick with this as any other material that was used has failed miserably (wood and steel mainly) my question is, how much weight can a 10' piece of 3" schedule 40...
  36. S

    Which one would work better for me: PVC or Aluminum?

    Trying to pick a product for my project and would like to get some opinions from the knowledgeable people in the forum. let's say I am using 2 pipes, one made from PVC and the other from Aluminum to lift an object of x kilos. Both pipes are of the same lenght, size, and thickness. Which...
  37. R

    Determing GPM through PVC pipe (Gravity Drains)

    Does anyone know the equation to find the flow rate, in GPM, of water through a vertical pvc pipe? No pump, just gravity.
  38. M

    Which Plastic for Slide Charts? PVC, PEC or ??

    PVC, PEC or ?? I am looking for some help in determining the appropriate type of plastic for my application. I am in the process of having a slide chart manufactured out of plastic. It was recommended that I use 0.024 inch thick clear PVC. The samples produced with the PVC were fine with...
  39. Ivan Seeking

    Ultra-Blue PVC Pipe: Molecular Oriented for Improved Strength & Design

    http://www.jmeagle.com/plastic-pipe/pvc-pipe/ultra%20blue.html This is a product that I helped to develop. :approve: The expansion process is terribly tricky but we finally nailed it! It always gives me a thrill to see these things hit the market.
  40. L

    Protonation of Halogens in PVC

    Is it possible that PVC may have a weakness to Bronsted-Lowry acids as compared to other plastics, because of the ability of these acids to protonate the chlorine (because of chlorine's non-bonding electrons), therefore leading to bonding instability and vulnerability to attacks by water? Or is...
  41. A

    Is 1000 m/s² a Realistic Acceleration for a Potato in a PVC Cannon?

    Okay. we were given a problem in Physics class regarding a PVC pipe, a potato and a piece of dowling(wood) we were instructed to stick both ends of the pipe into the potato and then (once we had a good plug in either end) push one plug towards the other through the pipe with the piece of...
  42. M

    Will PVC be suitable for this design?

    I am designing a hail gun for my senior design project. I am needing about 70 psi of pressure for my maximum pressure. I am going to use various diameters of Schedule 40 PVC. The max pressure rating for this diameter is 220 psi at 73 degrees F. However this is for water. I've seen articles...
  43. M

    Securing PVC Pipe Cap: A Challenge

    I am building this project which involved to PVC pipe chambers to be semi-pressurized (I know PVC isn’t intended for pressure, but I am not talking 200 psi, 40 to 60 psi theoretical MAX, usually around 5 to 10 psi). I have a pretty good depiction of the set up made in ASCII art, but I...
  44. cronxeh

    Drag coefficient PVC over water

    Hello. I'm looking for a drag coefficient of a high molecular PVC material over sea water (fresh or ocean water) I'm designing an electric outboard motor for an inflatable boat I got and was wondering how much ft-lb thrust I would need to go certain speed (~5-10 mph), considering weight (~530...
  45. M

    DIY: Adding a Valve to PVC Tube for Bicycle Pump

    I'd like to put a valve (like the ones on tire tubes) that will connect to a bicycle pump onto a PVC tube (on the side, or at the end). Anyone know how I can do this? What fittings will I need? Thanks.
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