Classification Flashcards
1
Q
natural polymers
A
found in plants & animals
eg: proteins,cellulose and starch
2
Q
semi-synthetic polymers
A
cellulose derivatives
eg. cellulose acetate(rayon) and cellulose nitrate
3
Q
synthetic polymers
A
man made polymers
eg.plastic(polythene)
synthetic fibres(nylon 6,6)
syn. rubber(Buna-S)