What is the structural difference between HDP and LDP? How does the structure account for different behaviour and nature, hence the use of a polymer?

HDP and LDP are high-density polythene and low-density polythene respectively.HDP has a linear structure whereas LDP is highly branched.HDP has high density due to close packing of molecules in it.

HDP and LDP differ in various aspects as given below:


HDP LDP


Chemically inert and tough chemically inert but flexible


Has higher melting point has a lower melting point


Used to make buckets, used to make flexible pipes,


dustbins etc. toys etc.


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