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Polymers I
Polymers I
Polymers I
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.
Addition Polymerization
Condensation Reaction
Propagation:
Termination:
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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