Materials of Volumetric Construction 1 Plastic

There are four types of plastic that are commonly used in volumetric ware polypropylene (PP), polymethylpentene (PMP or TPX), polycarbonate (PC), and polystyrene (PS). Plastic can be less expensive than glass, can be more difficult to 

Polypropylene is translucent and cannot be dissolved by most solvents at room temperature. It can crack or break if dropped from a desk. 

Polycarbonate is very strong and as transparent as glass. It is subject to reactions from bases and strong acids and can be dissolved in some solvents. 

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