Will methanol dissolve plastics?
Question by sguy: Will methanol dissolve plastics?
I’m building a ramjet fueled by methanol. Thinking of making a fuel injection system consisting of a straw with fine holes to spray the fuel. But will it dissolve?
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Answer by Carbonb1ack
a straw i doubt some types of foam yes
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No a straw will be made of polyolefin (most likely polypropylene), which will be resistant to Methanol.
However, if the straw is anywhere near the combustion chamber it will melt.