Polymers Flashcards
Give an example of semi synthetic polymer
Cellulose acetate(RAYON)
How are monomers linked to each other?
By covalent bonds
What is the structure of high density polythene?
Linear
Low density polythene is classified as
Branched chain polymer
How are network polymers formed?
Formation of strong covalent bonds between linear polymers
Dacron is a condensation polymer which is also known as
Terylene
How are polymers classified on the basis of molecular forces
- Elastomers
- Fibres
- Thermosetting polymers
- Thermoplastic polymers
Elastomers are held together by…..
Example: neoprene ,Buna S ,Buna N
Weak Vanderwaal forces
Vulcanised rubber with 25% S is c’d
Ebonite
Fibres r held together by…..
Eg:- polyamides and polyesters
H-bonding
Thermoplastics are..?
Polythene, PVC, polystyrene
Become soft on heating and hard on cooling.
Formaldehyde resins and Bakelite are examples of…
Thermosetting polymers
On heating form cross link and become infusible on cooling
Addition polymerisation is also c’d
Chain growth polymerisation
Condensation= step growth polymerisation
What is the most common mode of addition polymerisation?
Free radical mechanism
Initiator used in prep of polythene is
Benzoyl peroxide
Conditions for manufacture of low density polythene
P= 1000-2000atm
T=350-570K
Peroxide catalyst
Conditions for high density polythene
Hydrocarbon solvent
T=333-343K
P=6-7 atm
Catalyst used in manufacturing of HDP
Ziegler natta catalyst (TiCl4)
Triethylaluminium
Monomer of Teflon is-
Tetrafluoroethene