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Polymers - Coggle Diagram
Polymers
Plastics
Polypropylene
Types
Homopolymer:
Coploymer:
Some Disadvantages
Flammable
Low UV resistance
Fragile at low temperatures
Some Advantages
Excellent chemical resistance
Low density
High merging temperature
Good balance
Cheap
Excellent dielectric properties
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Applications
Electric cables
Clothing
Pipes
Flooring
Plugs
Polyethylene
Density classification
High density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Low density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Polycarbonate
Properties
Transmittance
Lightweight
Toughness
Heat and Chemical Resistance
Applications
Automotive
Construction
Appliances
Electronics
Medical
Data storage
Ethylvinylacetate (Eva)
uses
Plastic wraps
Foam rubber
Bicycle saddles
Helmets
Orthotics
Polymethyl Methacrylate, (Pmma)
Uses
Furniture
Lenses for glasses
Lighting
Daylight redirection
Orthopedic surgery
Polyvinylacetate (Pva)
Applications
Wood (white) glue
Bookbinding
Handicrafts
P&O Lamination
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (Abs)
Key Properties
Good insulating properties
Good abrasion and strain resistance
Good impact resistance
High surface brightness
High rigidity
Uses
Golf club heads
Tendon prostheses
Musical instruments
Computer cases
Classification based on Molecular Forces
Fibres
Thermosetting
Elastomers
Thermoplastics
Classification based on the Source of Availability
Semi-synthetic Polymers
Synthetic Polymers
Natural Polymers
Classification based on the Structure of the Monomer Chain
Branched-chain Polymers
Linear Polymers
Cross-linked Polymers
Types of Polymers
Organic
Carbon backbone
Inorganic
Elements other than carbon