HDPE—Getting to Know a Durable Plastic Material

Plastics are one of the most important inventions of the past 200 years. They are easily adaptable, have many uses, and are often tough to break. One such class of plastics is the centerpiece of a high value market – HDPE, or high-density polyethylene. HDPE is a highly durable plastic made from petroleum. It possesses a high strength to density ratio and the density ranges from 0.93 to 0.97 grams per cubic centimeter. Intense heat tolerances are a hallmark point of the material, as it can withstand a continuous burst of heat up to 110 degrees...

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