Chapt 17 Flashcards
Catalysts
Substances that speed up chemical reaction
Chain reaction
Also known as polymerization reaction a process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains
Initiators
A substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains
Mix ratio
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder use to create a bead the mix ratio can be best described as dry medium or wet
Monomer
A molecule that can polymerize to form long polymer chains
Monomer liquid
A chemical liquid mix with polymer powder to form the sculptures nail enhancement
Nail forms
Placed under the free edge of the natural nail and use as a guide to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length
Nail primer
A substance that improves adhesion use on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion
Polymers
A substance formed by combining many small molecules monomers or oligomers usually in extremely long chain like structures
Polymer powder
A powder and white clear pink or many other colors that is combined with monomer liquid to form the nail enhancement
Polymerization
Also known as curing or hardening a chemical reaction that creates polymers
Shiner
A buffer used to create a high shine on a natural nail or a nail enhancement when no polish will be worn
Side wall
The fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail also called the lateral nail fold
Stress area
The part of the nail enhancement where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge this area also need strength to support the nail extension
Methacrylates
The ingredients in two part monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement systems belong to a branch of acrylic family
