Sample | PP-WT-015 |
Plastic Type | Polypropylene (PP) |
Molecular Formula | (C3H6)n |
Color | White |
Common use | Plastic handle for coffee maker |
Degradation details | After 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 degradation | 10 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. |
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Spectral Data type | Raman |
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 |