Polymers Flashcards
Linear
High density polythene
Branched
Low density polythene
Types of polymerization
Addition:
Homopolymer: polythene, polypropene, acrylonitrile,teflon
Copolymer: Buna-S Buna-N,PHBV
Condensation:
Nylon 66, Nylon 6, Terylene, bakelite, melamine formaldehyde
Teflon catalyst
Persulphate
Chloroprene structure
4 C atoms
2 double bonds at the ends
C2 has a Cl
isoprene
4C atoms in main chain
2 double bonds at ends
C2 has a methyl
natural rubber
cis form of isoprene
glyptal monomers
glycol(ethylene glycol)
pthalic acid
Nylon2Nylon6
Glycine + Aminocaproic acid
urea formaldehyde
Unbreakable cups
laminated sheets
acrylonitrile uses
orlon(acrilan)
substitute for wool
Nylon 66 uses
Sheets
brushes bristles
Nylon 6
Tyre cords
fabrics ropes
Polystyrene
Insulating wrapping material
Dacron
Safety helmets