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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One Response to “Will methanol dissolve plastics?”

  • ktrna69:

    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.