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Two chemists developed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in 1941. PET is produced by polymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. The presence of benzene rings adds stiffness and strength to the PET polymer. PET is commonly processed by injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding to produce items like plastic bottles, films, sheets, and containers. PET has properties including strength, stiffness, barrier to gases and moisture, heat resistance, and recyclability, leading to wide uses for plastic bo
- Author
- Maleha Salim
- Language
- EN