What is a polymer.
The term polymer is commonly used in the plastics and composites industry, often as a synonym for plastic or resin. Actually, polymers include a range of materials with a variety of properties. They are found in common household goods, in clothing and toys, in construction materials and insulation, and in numerous other products.
The definition that science give us about polymers is this one:
A polymer is a chemical compound with molecules bonded together in long, repeating chains. Because of their structure, polymers have unique properties that can be tailored for different uses.
The word is formed from the greek words polys wich means "many" and mere wich indicates "part"
I have been told that the word polymer derives from the Greek composed of the words polys which means "many" and mere which indicates "part". Is it true?
ResponderEliminarYES, it's totally true, thanks for adding information to the blog, all kinds of contributions are appreciated, I'll add it now.(Diego)
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EliminarWould you mind telling me any other products that use polymers, please?(Samu)
ResponderEliminarOh, of course... here are more examples: Silk, Lignin, Starch, Rubber, Chitin, Cellulose, Cotton, Wool, Nucleic acids. (Ignacio)
EliminarThe structures of the polymers have structures completly random or have a preset structure? (Nico)
ResponderEliminarHomopolymers All the monomers that constitute them are the same. Copolymers They are made up of 2 or more different monomers. Random copolymer: It is made up of a random arrangement of two or more monomers. We can combine them in different ways so that their properties and capacities change, but either we can create them artificially, or they are brought from nature in a predefined way. (Diego)
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ResponderEliminarDo you think there is any advantage to using a polymer over a plastic? (Laura)