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Polymer Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Glypal | Glycerol, phthalic anhidride, thermosetting condensation |
| Kevlar | benzendiamine, terephthaloyl chloride |
| Nylon 6-10 | sebacoyl chloride, 1,6 diaminohexane |
| Polyethylene | ethylene (ethene) |
| polypropylene | propene |
| polystyrene | styrene |
| polyvinyl chloride | vinyl chloride |
| saran | vinylidene chloride, vinyl chloride |
| teflon | tetrofluoro |
| thermoplastic | reheatable; heated till softened reshaped |
| thermosetting | solidifiies permanently |
| elastomer | streches; return to original shape |
| addition polermerization | uses all atoms goes end for end |
| condensation polymerization | small molecules splits out |
| cross-linking | branching that brings chains together |
| copolymer | 2 different monomers that are connected |
| homopolymer | made up of only one monomer |
| vulcanization | |
| natural rubber | isoprene |
| Natural polymer examples | DNA, RNA, starch, collogen, hair, nails |
| Polyester | |
| Polyamide | |
| LDPE | Low Density Poly Ethylenes |
| HDPE | High Density Poly Ethylenes |