Polymers I

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INTRODUCTION

Polymer I
Polymerization, Polymer Structure, Morphology

Polymerization Processes

Addition Polymerization
No Byproducts Usually heat driven

Condensation Polymerization
Byproducts produced Removal of byproduct controls rate

Linear Addition
Begin with ethylene (gas) Monomer or mer Each bond is a shared electron pair.

A polymer is formed by catalyzing the formation of a free radical:

Addition Polymerization

Condensation Reaction

Basic Steps in Polymerization


Initiation: Formation of free radical Combining of mers to form chains Elimination of free radicals

Propagation:

Termination:

Polymerization Step Effects

The actual method of initiation, propagation, termination will affect final properties. You cannot easily switch suppliers or resin once a particular material and factory have been qualified.

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