SampleLDPE-GN-000
Plastic TypeLow-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Molecular Formula(C2H4)n
ColorGreen
Common useAgricultural/greenhouse foil
Degradation detailsExposure to environmental conditions such as sun radiation, rain, wind, temperature variations.
Time of degradation5 years
Sample description Flexible, thin and dirty foil which breaks into small pieces very easily being fragile to mechanical stress; it is rigid due to degradation.
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Macroscopic image(s)
Spectral Data type Raw Raman
Raman spectrum
acquisition parameters
Laser wavelength: 785 nm
Laser Power: 300 mW
Exposure time: 1 s
Objective magnification: 20X (NA 0.35)
Spectrum range: 720-1700 cm-1

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