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Hydrogen Peroxide and Plastic Interaction

"On the Interaction between Hydrogen Peroxide and Plastics"

Hydrogen peroxide is also a chemical substance. It is active and shows unique properties in many reactions. Now on its interaction with plastics, this is the point of concern for everyone.

Plastics have a wide variety of categories and different properties. Common plastics, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, etc., have different structures, so they react differently with hydrogen peroxide.

Studies have shown that some plastics do not seem to change significantly when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. This cover is due to the stable structure of this type of plastic and the large intermolecular bond energy, and the force of hydrogen peroxide is not enough to break its structure and change it. Such as polyethylene material, with good chemical stability, hydrogen peroxide in contact with it, it is difficult to chemically react, as if the two do not interfere with each other.

However, there are also plastics, but not when they meet hydrogen peroxide. Some plastics containing special functional groups may be susceptible to oxidation when they encounter hydrogen peroxide due to the check point that can be oxidized in the structure. This oxidation process may cause discoloration of the surface of the plastic or change its physical properties, such as hardness reduction and flexibility change.

Investigate the principle, hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidation, and the peroxide bond in its molecules is unstable, which is easy to break and release reactive oxygen atoms. This active oxygen atom has the ability to capture electrons. If there are groups in the plastic molecule that can lose electrons, oxidation reactions are prone to occur.

In summary, the interaction between hydrogen peroxide and plastics cannot be generalized. It depends on the specific type and structural characteristics of the plastic, as well as the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the action time and other factors. Therefore, in practical applications, such as the choice of plastic materials for storing hydrogen peroxide, careful consideration should be given to avoid adverse consequences due to the interaction of the two.