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Nicole M. Romano
GC12
Polymers
polychloroprene (neoprene) (wet suits)
polyethylene (the most plastic in the world
found in items from shopping bags to
storage containers)
- organic compound of molecule that are
chemically combined in long repeating chain Low-Density Polyethylene
-big long chain with large molecular weight LDPE. grocery bags
High-Density Polyethylene
Natural Polymers HDPE, detergents, toys + bottles
cotton
Some synthetic polymers are pliable
wool
(thermoplastic) others are permanently
silk
leather rigid (thermosets) still others have rubber-
natural rubber like properties (elastomers)
DNA
Properties of Polymer
cellulose
- most common polymer on Earth Depending on the desired use, polymers can be
(An organic compound found in the cell wall of fine-tuned to leverage certain advantageous
plants. It is used to produce paper products, properties.
textiles)
1.) REFLECTIVITY
- some polymers are used to produce
Synthetic or man-made
reflective film which is used in variety of light-
polypropylene (carpet, upholstery) related technologies.
polycarbonate (plexiglass for windows) 2.) IMPACT RESISTANCE
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (pipings) - sturdy plastics that can withstand rough
polyamide (nylon) handling are perfect for luggage, protective
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, teflon) cases and car bumpers
(non-stick pan and electrical insulators) 3.) BRITTLENESS
polystyrene (PS) (toys and foams) - some forms of polymers are hard and easy
polymethyl methacrylate (face shield) to deform using heat
polyvinyl acetate (PVc) (paints, adhesive)
4.) TRANSLUCENCE
- see-through polymers including polymer clay are often used in arts and crafts
5.) DUCTILITY
- unlike brittle polymers, it can be deformed without falling apart.
6.) ELASTICITY
- natural and synthetic rubbers have elastic properties that make them ideal for car tires.