Polymers Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Thermoplastic Polymer
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Lightweight, acid resistant, versatile, recyclable and held together by weak intermolecular forces
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Thermosetting Polymer
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Heavier than thermoplastic, acid resistant, inflexible and held together by strong ionic crosslinks and dispersion forces
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High-density Polyethene (HDPE)
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Hard, unbranched chains of polyethene have a higher melting point than LDPE and may have crystalline sections
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Low-density Polyethene (LDPE)
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Highly branched chains of polyethene that are relatively soft, have a low melting point, are non crystalline and are opaque
