(C₂H₃Cl)_n (Polyvinyl chloride, PVC)

Polymers and photoresists

1 dataset, together covering 0.4–19.94 µm. Default: Zhang et al. 2020: n,k 0.4–20 µm.

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Zhang et al. 2020: n,k 0.4–20 µm n,k 0.4–19.94 µm default

Use it in Lightsmith

Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line

pip install lightsmith

import lightsmith as ls

# (C2H3Cl)n (Polyvinyl chloride, PVC): Zhang et al. 2020: n,k 0.4–20 µm
mat = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("organic", "polyvinil_chloride", "Zhang", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(mat.range_nm)  # (400, 19942) nm
eps = mat.eps([633])  # complex permittivity

Downloads the original record once (pinned to the imported snapshot) and caches it.

import json, urllib.request
import lightsmith as ls

url = "https://materials.lightsmith.dev/v1/datasets/ds_2ec646a0dbff/lightsmith"
mat = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(mat.source)  # citation and provenance travel with the data

Any dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (polyvinil-chloride/zhang-2020).

# ... load mat as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
    particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=mat)],
    medium_index=1.0,
    wavelengths=ls.WavelengthRange(start_nm=400, stop_nm=1000, num=81),
)
res = ls.solve(sim)  # exact Mie for a sphere
print(res.q_ext)     # extinction efficiency at each wavelength

Same spec runs with DDA, FDTD, BEM or T-matrix: ls.compare(sim, ["mie", "dda"]).

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About (C2H3Cl)n (Polyvinyl chloride, PVC)

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC, (C₂H₃Cl)_n) is one of the most extensively produced synthetic polymers globally. Predominantly known for its durability, resistance to environmental degradation, and versatility, PVC is commonly used in a wide range of products, including piping, cables, clothing, furniture, signage, and various medical devices. In terms of optics, PVC's transparency can be manipulated based on the addition of plasticizers, stabilizers, and other additives, enabling it to be used in applications like transparent films or sheets. However, its inherent chlorine content can render PVC less transparent than other polymers unless adequately treated or modified. PVC exists in both rigid and flexible forms, with flexible PVC often containing significant amounts of plasticizers to impart pliability. While PVC has numerous advantages, it is also a subject of environmental and health concerns, especially when it comes to disposal and potential release of toxic chlorine compounds.

Other names: polyvinil_chloride, C2H3Cl)n (Polyvinyl chloride, PVC, Polyvinyl chloride, PVC, (C₂H₃Cl)_n, Poly(1-chloroethylene), Polychloroethylene, Polyvinyl, Vinyl

Polyvinyl chloride - Wikipedia

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