PVC or Polyvinyl chloride - is a tough polymer with high resistance to chemical and light effects and the relatively low heat resistance. PVC is a thermoplastic, obtained by the polymerization of vinyl chloride. This material is by spraying a coating on a surface as a protection against the effects of the environment and are also used decoratively. Of the more compact varieties of PVC, elements of disposable tableware and ending with pipes and fittings. Of course, polyvinyl chloride, which uses the production of corrugated board, and he used to PVC fittings - not the same. Much depends on the additives, polymerization, and so on. But some basic properties - resistance to external influences.PVC fittings for plumbing networks used as drinking water, since this material is nontoxic and does not emit any harmful substances. In this he compared with the metal oxide product, which always get in tap water. Since PVC is resistant to chemicals, pipes from active use in the chemical industry, and indeed in all areas that require the transport of aggressive fluids. PVC pipes are not under the influence of acid or alkali, collapse, and therefore is much more durable than metal.
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