Polymers Flashcards
Nylon - 6,6 monomer
Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
Nylon - 6,6 polymer type
Condensation polymer
polythene polymer type
Addition polymer
Rayon
Cellulose acetate
Classification based on source
Natural, semi-synthetic, synthetic
Natural polymers
Cellulose, rubber, starch, resins, proteins
Semi-synthetic polymers
Rayon, cellulose nitrate, cellulose xanthate
Synthetic polymer
Polythene, Nylon - 6,6, Buna-S
Synthetic rubber
Buna-S
Classification based on structure
Linear, branched chain, cross linked/network
Linear polymers
High density polythene, PVC, polyester
Branched chain polymer
Low density polythene
Cross linked/network polymers
Bakelite, melamine
Bonding in cross linked polymers
Strong covalent bonds
Cross linked polymers are formed from
bi-functional and tri-functional monomers
Classification based on mode of polymerisation
Addition polymers (homo+co), Condensation polymers
Buna-S
Styrene + 1,3-Butadiene
Homopolymers
Polythene
Copolymers
Buna-S, Buna-N
Condensation polymers
terylene(dacron), nylon-6,6, nylon-6