What is the difference between PVC pipes & CPVC pipes?/PVC pipes Vs. CPVC pipes./Comparing PVC pipes with CPVC pipes.

 Let us observe the differences between  PVC pipes & CPVC pipes in a table format.

Sl. no.	Description	PVC pipes.	CPVC pipes.
1.	Full form.	Polyvinyl chloride pipes.	Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipes.
2.	Chlorine content.	Contains 57% chlorine in composition.	Contains 74% chlorine in composition.
3.	Withstanding temperature.	Can be used for a temp. up to 60° C. (140° F)	Can be used for a temp. up to 93° C. (200° F)
4.	Price.	Comparatively cheap.	Comparatively expensive.
5.	IS code for the material.	As per IS-15778	As per IS-4985(2000)
6.	Resistance to chlorine presence.	Reacts with chlorine.	No reaction with chlorine.
7.	Application.	For cold water plumbing, irrigation works, drainage, vents, sprinkler system.	For hot & cold water plumbing, to handle corrosive water, industrial pipe lines.
8.	Prevention for the growth of bacteria.	Comparatively more.	Comparatively less.
9.	Specification for the solvents used in joining the pipes.	According to standard specification of  ASTM D2564.	According to the specification of  ASTM  F493.
10.	Flexibility.	Comparatively less flexible.	Comparatively more flexible.
11.	Available length of pipes.	Available in 3m. & 6m. length.	Available in 3m. & 5m. length.
12.	Available colours.	White →  schedule-40 Grey    → schedule-80	Off white. Cream      →schedule-40 Light grey→schedule-80
13.	Ductility.	Comparatively less ductile.	Comparatively more ductile.
14.	Pipe diameter.	NPS → Nominal pipe size.	NPS → Nominal pipe size. CTS → Copper tube size.
15.	UV stability.	Comparatively less.	Comparatively more.
16.	Degradation for temp. & pressure.	Degrades fast for rise in temp & pressure.	Limited degradation for rise in temp & pressure.
17.	Types.	SWR pipes, ring fit pipe, soil pipe, agriculture pipe .	SDR 9 pipe, SDR 11 pipe, SDR 13.5 pipe.

 

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