mseasuslides: polymers part 1- an introduction slide set
DESCRIPTION
This slide set corresponds to the MaterialsConcepts YouTube video "Polymers Part 1- An Introduction". Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3dT1DX3Tsc To study the vocab used in this video, visit this site: http://quizlet.com/21161469/61-polymers-ia-concepts-terms-flash-cards/ This work was supported by NSF Grants #0836041 and #1226325.TRANSCRIPT
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ISSUES TO ADDRESS...
• How do general structural & chemical characteristics of different types of polymer molecules affect mechanical properties?
• What are some common polymers & how do they differ?
Chapter 14: Polymer Structures – Polymers I: Concept & Synthesis of Polymers
Class 17 – Chapter 14: Polymers I - Structure & Concept - Topic #6.1
• How are polymers synthesized?
• How can polymers be categorized?
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What is a Polymer?
Poly mer Many Units
C C C C C C H H H H H H
H H H H H H
Polyethylene (PE) Cl Cl Cl
C C C C C C H H H
H H H H H H
Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) H H
H H H H
Polypropylene (PP)
C C C C C C CH3
H H
CH3 CH3 H
repeat unit
repeat unit
repeat unit
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What is the Geometry of a Polymer Chain?
C-‐C rota(ons along the chain give the polymer molecule a loosely coiled string-‐like shape
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What are Important Polymer Concepts & Terminology?
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Polymer MW Effects on Properties – Melting Point MW of Chain = n(DP) * MW Monomer
= n(DP)/2
Why does the Tm increase with more C atoms in chain?
What are the similarities and differences of candles and plastic milk containers?
Candle Container
n (DP) 11 10,000
MW (g/mol) 28(11) = 1400 g/mol 28(10000) = 28000 g/mol
Extended Chain Length
15 nm 3100 nm
Tm (degrees C)
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Free Radical (Addition) Polymerization – Initiation
– Propagation
– Termination
C
H
H
O O C
H
H
C
H
H
O2 R= 2
– Free Radical Initiator Benzoyl Peroxide
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Thermoplastic Addition Polymers - Vinyls
Semicrystalline Semicrystalline Amorphous Amorphous