Polymers Flashcards
Types of polymers?
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting polymers
Elastomers
Biodegradable polymers
Types of Thermopolymers?
Acrylic
High impact polystyrene (HIPS)
Polypropylene (PP)
Nylon
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
High density polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Types of thermoset polymers?
Urea formaldehyde (UF)
Melamine formaldehyde (MF)
Polyester resin
Expoxy resin
Types of elastomers?
Natural rubber
Butadiene rubber
Neoprene
Silicone
Types of biodegradable polymers?
Corn starch polymer
Potato pack
Biopol
Polylactide acid
Polyhydroxyalkar
Lactide
Glycoside
Properties of LDPE
good chemical resistance
Waterproof
Low level of rigidity
Properties of HDPE
Good chemical resistant
Translucent
65 degree safe working temperature
Properties of PP
Safe working temperature 70 degrees
Good fatigue resistant
Good chemical resistant
Properties of HIPS
Safe working temperature 70 degrees
Rigid
Tough
Properties of acrylic
Safe working temperature 95 degrees
Hard
Good chemical resistant
Properties of acrylic
Safe working temperature 95 degrees
Hard
Good chemical resistant
Properties of nylon
Safe working temperature 150 degrees
Low coefficient of friction
Corrosion resistant
Properties of PVC
Safe working temperature 95 degrees
Good weathering resistant
Flexible
Properties of UF
Safe working temperature 80 degrees
Electrical insulator
Heat resistant
Properties of MF
Safe working temperature 130 degrees
Opaque
Heat resistant
Chemical resistant