give the preparation and uses of polyethene
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Answer:
Answer:Polyethylene is used in applications ranging for films, tubes, plastic parts, laminates, etc. in several markets (packaging, automotive, electrical, etc.). Polyethylene is made from the polymerization of ethylene (or ethene) monomer. Polyethylene chemical formula is (C2H4)n.
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Uses:-
Principal uses are in packaging film, trash and grocery bags, agricultural mulch, wire and cable insulation, squeeze bottles, toys, and housewares. The plastic recycling code of LDPE is #4. The branched form of polyethylene, known as low-density polyethylene (LDPE).
Preparation:-
Polyethylene is made by addition or radical polymerization of ethylene (olefin) monomers. (Chemical formula of Ethene - C2H4). Ziegler-Natta and Metallocene catalysts are used to carry out polymerization of polyethylene.