Polymers And Bulk Materiala Flashcards
1
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Monomers that from Ester bond (polyester)
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2
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Poly(ethene): Polythene: Properties + usage
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Flexible, cheap, good insulator
Plastic bags, plastic bottles, cling film, poly tunnels
3
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Poly(propene): polypropylene
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Flexible does not shatter
Buckets and bowls,crates, ropes, carpets
4
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Poly(chloroethene): Polyvinyl chloride, PVC: Properties
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Tough, good insulator, can be made hard or flexible
Window frames, gutters, pipes, insulation for electrical wire
5
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Poly(tetraflouroethene)
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PTFE, Teflon
Tough and slippery
Non-sticking coating for frying pans and kitchen utensils, burette taps, stain -proofing clothing and carpets.