DTE Micro Project
DTE Micro Project
MICROPROJECT OF CHEMISTRY
POLYMER
UNDER THE GUIDANCE
Sir:- Mr.Patil.C.B
Lecturer of science
2021 - 2022
❖BASIC TOPICS:-
• Defination Of Polymers
• Classification of Polymers
• Characteristics of Polymers
polymers.
❖Applications of Polymers.
POLYMERS
❖INTRODUCTION
➢ The term polymer derives from a Greek
word; poly-many , mers-units or parts.
➢ Polymers are macromolecules’[Gaint
molecules of high molecular weight], built
up by the linking together of small
molecules are called monomers.
➢ A high polymer is the one in which the
number of repeating units {monomers} is
more than 100. This is termed as degree
of polymrisation {DP}.
➢ There may be hundred, thousand, ten
thousand or even more monomer units
linked together in polymer formation.
➢ The process of formation of polymer due
to joining of monomers is known as
polymerization.
❖Defination Of Polymers
➢ A substance form by a large sized
molecule having high molecular weight,
formed by joining of number of simple
and smaller molecules of similar or
dissimilar compounds is called polymer.
➢ Ex:- starch, cellulose, proteins, plastic,
fibre, rubbers and paints.
❖ Classification Of Polymers
1. On the basis of their occurrence as :
❖Characteristics Of Polymers
• Low density
• Low coefficient of friction
• Good corrosion resistance
• Good mould ability.
• Excellent surface finish can be obtained
• Can be produced with close dimensional
tolerances
• Economical
• Poor tensile strength
• Low mechanical properties
• Poor temperature resistance
• Can be produced transparent or in
different colours.
❖Physical Properties Of Polymers
Physical properties of polymers contain:
• Density
• Molecular weight
• Degree of polymerization
• Molar volume
• Crystallinity of material
• Specific gravity
• Water absorption
• Water vapor permeability
• Contact angle
• Rheology
• Viscosity
• Melt processing characteristics
• Melting point
• Cloud point
• Pour point
• Oil absorption of pigments.
❖Applications Of Polymers
Clothing, floor coverings, garbage disposal
bags , and packaging are other polymer
applications. Automobile parts windshields
for fighter planes, pipes, tanks, packing
materials, insulation, wood substitutes,
adhesives, matrix for composites, and
elastomers are all polymer applications
used in the industrial market
❖Advantages and disadvantages of
polymers.
➢ Advantage:- High temperature resistance
Aging resistance High modulus low cost.
No important viscosity increase even
though high amount of polymer are
necessary { ease of handling and layout}
High RandB Low penetration.
➢ Disadvantages:- Hard to disperse in the
bitumen instability problems. High polymer
contents are required to achieve better
properties. No elastic recovery. Separation
problems no improvement in elasticity or
mechanical properties. Low thermal fatigue
cracking resistance.
➢ Glass Transition Temperature pf some
polymers
▪ Polymer
1. Polytetrafluoroethlene = -97
2. Polypropylene{isotactic} = +100
3. Polystyrene = +100
4. Nylon 6,6 = +57
5. Polyethylene {LDPE} = -120
6. Polyethylene {HDPE} = -90
7. Polycarbonate = +150
8. Polyester {PET} = +69
9. Polypropylene {atactic} = -18
10. Poly{vinyl alcohol} {PVA} = +85.