Poly(vinyl chloride) has the formula –(CH2 CHCl)n– and on combustion in excess air yields HCl, CO2, H2O, and O2. Although these gases may not be suitable for the production of pure HCl, the gases are entirely suitable to treat many metallic scrap and oxide residues to yield products more suitable for recycling or as valuable chemicals.
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