8-Performance characteristics of polymers Flashcards
1
Q
6 Stock forms of polymers
A
- Granules
- Sheet
- Film
- Tubes/Bars/Rods
- Foam
- Powder
2
Q
Polymer granules
A
A small particle of plastic
3
Q
Polymer sheet
A
large flat sections of polymer
4
Q
Polymer Film
A
thin, flexible sheet of polymer
5
Q
Polymer rods/tubes/bars
A
extruded forms of polymers, can either be solid or hollow
6
Q
Polymer Foam
A
solid form made by including gases when forming polymers to create a light material
7
Q
Polymer powder
A
very very fine granule of polymer
8
Q
what are the 3 classifications of polymers?
A
- Thermoplastic
- Thermoset polymer
- Elastomer
9
Q
how are synthetic polymers made?
A
- The fractional distillation of crude oil
10
Q
what does self finishing mean?
A
- Can be pigmented or textured during the initial manufacturing process so no secondary finishing processes are necessary
