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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: eric2011 on 09/12/2023 20:40:03

Title: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: eric2011 on 09/12/2023 20:40:03

Hi. I am thinking of  meIting Plastic in a tight      container such as a tin can or any other container  with a tight lid . Putting PIastic   stuff in and  cIose it  and then sit it in a hot fire. When the Plastic inside is meIting the inside Pressure   can sc  cause the container to burst or exIode?? I am doing  this way because if I meIt the it with an container  with no Iid    the  stuff evaorate in air. Whats you think guyz

Title: Re: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: eric2011 on 09/12/2023 21:23:57

Excuse the errors in the sentences. The device is broken

Title: Re: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: Bored chemist on 10/12/2023 12:32:34

Heating anything in a completely sealed container is a bad idea  unless you take suitable precautions.

Why do you want to heat  plastic?
Many plastics can be melted in an open container.

Title: Re: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: Zer0 on 11/12/2023 16:17:37

Quote from: eric2011 on 09/12/2023 21:23:57

Excuse the errors in the sentences. The device is broken

Errors in Sentences & Devices being Broken are one thing...

Your ' Thinking ' being Erroneous can literally Blow-up right in your face.

ps - half knowledge can lead to a half life.
* Please be Careful & Tc!

Title: Re: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: eric2011 on 11/12/2023 17:45:05

Quote from: Bored chemist on 10/12/2023 12:32:34

Heating anything in a completely sealed container is a bad idea  unless you take suitable precautions.

Why do you want to heat  plastic?
Many plastics can be melted in an open container.

I want to meIt ABS and HD PE but when I do it in an uncovered container the PIastics EVAPORATES. I want to ment and POUR in mouIds to create other things.   

Title: Re: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: eric2011 on 11/12/2023 17:53:03

Quote from: Zer0 on 11/12/2023 16:17:37

Quote from: eric2011 on 09/12/2023 21:23:57

Excuse the errors in the sentences. The device is broken

Errors in Sentences & Devices being Broken are one thing...

Your ' Thinking ' being Erroneous can literally Blow-up right in your face.

ps - half knowledge can lead to a half life.
* Please be Careful & Tc!

What is the best way to meIt plastics without the plastics evaorate i  on air?,

Title: Re: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: Bored chemist on 11/12/2023 18:34:24

Do you realise that molten plastics are usually very  viscous liquids?
If they are evaporating you are getting them too hot.
Plastics are usually poor conductors of heat. The outside will get too hot before the inside melts unless you heat them in a temperature controlled way.

Title: Re: Will melting Plastic in a tight container exPlode?
Post by: Zer0 on 13/12/2023 17:08:40

@eric2011

I am Tempted to tell you a few ways...
But they are All based on Wiki/Net data.
And Any&All information on the Internet canNot be Trusted atall.

Personally, I've seen Plastic burn.
If all of it is Evaporating, then it's turning into Vape.
I donno what Exactly happens if one inhales Plastic Fume, knowingly or unknowingly, but I'm Dead Sure the End result on the eyes, nose, mouth, lungs etc etc is Not Good Atall!

ps - rather than Plastic, wish you were interested in Pottery instead.
might have been Easier to sell whatever by branding it Eco-Friendly.
Anyways, TC!