CPVC

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CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) is a thermoplastic material commonly used for hot and cold water piping systems due to its high temperature and corrosion resistance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf engineering plastic
thermoplastic material
abbreviationOf chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
comparedTo PVC
compatibleWith potable water
derivedFrom polyvinyl chloride
fullName chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
hasAdvantageOverPVC higher temperature resistance
improved chemical resistance
hasChemicalModification chlorination
hasDisadvantageComparedToPVC higher material cost
more brittle at low temperatures
hasProperty chemical resistance
corrosion resistance
good dimensional stability
good hydrostatic pressure resistance
good impact resistance
good mechanical strength
high temperature resistance
low electrical conductivity
low flame spread
low friction loss
low smoke generation
low thermal conductivity
resistance to galvanic corrosion
resistance to microbiologically influenced corrosion
resistance to pitting
resistance to scaling
smooth internal surface
hasTypicalChlorineContent approximately 63–69 percent by mass
hasTypicalServiceTemperatureLimit up to about 200 °F
up to about 90 °C
joinedBy mechanical couplings
solvent cementing
threaded connections
marketedBy multiple global chemical and piping manufacturers
notCompatibleWith certain organic solvents
strong polar organic liquids
processingMethod compression molding
extrusion
injection molding
thermoforming
regulatedBy ASTM standards for CPVC piping
NSF potable water standards
requires support spacing appropriate for plastic piping
thermalExpansionCoefficient higher than metal piping
usedFor HVAC piping
chemical process piping
cold water piping systems
commercial plumbing
corrosive fluid transport
ducting for corrosive gases
fire sprinkler systems
hot and cold water piping systems
hot water piping systems
industrial fluid handling
industrial tank linings
profiles and sheets
residential plumbing
valves and fittings
water distribution systems

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TempRite abbreviation CPVC