SamplePP-WT-015
Plastic Type Polypropylene (PP)
Molecular Formula(C3H6)n
ColorWhite
Common usePlastic handle for coffee maker
Degradation detailsAfter its use for 10 years, it was exposed to environmental conditions such as dust, dirt, temperature variations for another 3 years (without exposure to sun radiation) and to mechanical stress
Time of degradation10 years of indoor degradation + 3 years of environmental degradation
Sample description Rigid, yellowish sample, covered with dirt, dust and scratches. It shows visible signs of degradation.
Microscopic image(s)
Macroscopic image(s)
Spectral Data typeRaman
Raman spectrum
acquisition parameters
Laser wavelength: 785 nm
Laser Power: 300 mW (100% of the laser power)
Exposure time: 1 s
Objective magnification: 20X (NA 0.35)
Spectrum range: 765-1600 cm-1

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