List of various synthetic and natural polymers and their uses in day-today life
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Monomers are the building blocks of more complex molecules, called polymers. Therefore, we can say that a monomer is a molecule that forms the basic unit for polymers and they bind with other monomers to form a repeated chain molecule. Like glucose, vinyl chloride, amino acids etc.
Characteristics of polymers are:
a) They are made, by addition or by condensation.
b) They are homopolymers or heteropolymers (co-polymers).
c) They are themoplastics, thermosets, elastomers or fibres.
d) Have steric structure.
List of important Synthetic fibres
List of Some common man-made Polymers and their Uses:
S. No.
Polymer
Use
1.
Polythene
Packaging, material, carry bags, bottles.
2.
Teflon
Nonstick Kitchen ware
3.
Polypropene
Bottles, Crates
4.
Melamine
Crockery
5.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Pipes Insulation
6.
Lexan
Bullet proof glass
7.
Vinyl rubber
Rubber erasers
8.
Bakelite
Electrical insulation buttons
9.
Polystyrene
Foam Thermocole
10.
Poly (Styrene butadiene)
Rubber bubble gum
11.
Nylon (Polyester)
Fibres, ropes
12.
Luminous Paints
Glow when exposed to light. They are applied on a surface to protect it from corrosion and weathering.
13.
Antimicrobial polymers (polymeric biocide)
The ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms
14.
Antigen
Substance capable of stimulating formation of antibodies.
15.
Antipyretie
A substance used to lower body temperature.
16.
Pesticides
Used to kill animals
17.
Para-aramid fibre (Kevlar)
Manufacturing armour, sports and musical equipment. Used in the field of cryogenics.
18.
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) (Orlon)
Used for making clothes and fabrics like sweaters, hats,rugs, etc
19.
Copolyamid (Technora)
Used for manufacturing optical fiber cables, drumheads, automotive industry, ropes, wire ropes and cables.
20.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)(Viton)
Characteristics of polymers are:
a) They are made, by addition or by condensation.
b) They are homopolymers or heteropolymers (co-polymers).
c) They are themoplastics, thermosets, elastomers or fibres.
d) Have steric structure.
List of important Synthetic fibres
List of Some common man-made Polymers and their Uses:
S. No.
Polymer
Use
1.
Polythene
Packaging, material, carry bags, bottles.
2.
Teflon
Nonstick Kitchen ware
3.
Polypropene
Bottles, Crates
4.
Melamine
Crockery
5.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Pipes Insulation
6.
Lexan
Bullet proof glass
7.
Vinyl rubber
Rubber erasers
8.
Bakelite
Electrical insulation buttons
9.
Polystyrene
Foam Thermocole
10.
Poly (Styrene butadiene)
Rubber bubble gum
11.
Nylon (Polyester)
Fibres, ropes
12.
Luminous Paints
Glow when exposed to light. They are applied on a surface to protect it from corrosion and weathering.
13.
Antimicrobial polymers (polymeric biocide)
The ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms
14.
Antigen
Substance capable of stimulating formation of antibodies.
15.
Antipyretie
A substance used to lower body temperature.
16.
Pesticides
Used to kill animals
17.
Para-aramid fibre (Kevlar)
Manufacturing armour, sports and musical equipment. Used in the field of cryogenics.
18.
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) (Orlon)
Used for making clothes and fabrics like sweaters, hats,rugs, etc
19.
Copolyamid (Technora)
Used for manufacturing optical fiber cables, drumheads, automotive industry, ropes, wire ropes and cables.
20.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)(Viton)
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