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    Polymers-Prep, Props, Uses

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    Polymers like PVC, PTFE, and polyamides have various industrial applications due to their unique properties. PVC is prepared by polymerizing vinyl chloride and is used to make products like safety helmets, pipes, and plastic sheets due to its chemical resistance and rigidity. PTFE (Teflon) is produced by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene and has extreme heat resistance and chemical inertness, making it suitable for uses like insulating materials and non-stick coatings. Polyamides like nylon are prepared via condensation polymerization and are used for fibers and molded products because of their high strength and flexibility at high temperatures.

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    Polymers like PVC, PTFE, and polyamides have various industrial applications due to their unique properties. PVC is prepared by polymerizing vinyl chloride and is used to make products like safety helmets, pipes, and plastic sheets due to its chemical resistance and rigidity. PTFE (Teflon) is produced by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene and has extreme heat resistance and chemical inertness, making it suitable for uses like insulating materials and non-stick coatings. Polyamides like nylon are prepared via condensation polymerization and are used for fibers and molded products because of their high strength and flexibility at high temperatures.

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    Polymers like PVC, PTFE, and polyamides have various industrial applications due to their unique properties. PVC is prepared by polymerizing vinyl chloride and is used to make products like safety helmets, pipes, and plastic sheets due to its chemical resistance and rigidity. PTFE (Teflon) is produced by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene and has extreme heat resistance and chemical inertness, making it suitable for uses like insulating materials and non-stick coatings. Polyamides like nylon are prepared via condensation polymerization and are used for fibers and molded products because of their high strength and flexibility at high temperatures.

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    Polymers

    Preparation, Properties and Applications


     PVC
    Preparation: heating a water emulsion of vinyl chloride in
    presence of a small amount of benzoyl peroxide or
    hydrogen peroxide in an autoclave under pressure.
    Properties:
    1. colourless, non inflammable and chemically inert powder,
    resistant to light, atmospheric oxygen, inorganic acids
    and alkalis.
    2. Greater stiffness and rigidity compared to PE, but brittle
    (amorphous). Tg= 148 deg. Most widely used synthetic
    plastic.
     Uses:
    1. Rigid PVC or brittle PVC has superior chemical
    resistance. It is used for making sheets employed for tank
    linings, light fittings, safety helmets, tyres.
    2. Plasticized PVC is obtained by adding plasticizers such as
    dibutyl phthalate, is used for making continuous sheets (of
    thickness 0.1mm-8 mm). Plasticized PVC is used as an
    upholstery substitute for leathers.
     PTFE (Teflon):
    Preparation: It is obtained by polymerization of water emulsion of
    tetrafluoro ethylene, under pressure in presence of benzoyl peroxide.
    Properties:
    1. Due to the presence of highly electronegative fluorine atoms and the
    regular configuration of PTFE molecule (crystalline structure due to
    high degree of symmetry), result in very strong attractive forces
    between the chains. These strong attractive forces give the material
    extreme toughness, high melting point (350 deg), high chemical
    resistance towards all chemicals (except hot alkali metal and hot
    flourine), high density and high tensile strength.
    2. At 350 degress, it sinters to form very viscous, opaque mass which
    can be molded into certain forms.
     Uses:
    1. Insulating material and making gaskets.
    2. Coating purposes
    3. Non lubricative bearings
    Condensation Polymers
    1. Polyamides: synthetic polymers which have recurring
    amide groups. Nylons used for making fibres belong to
    this class.
    Properties:
    1. High mp (160-264 deg)
    2. High temperature stability
    3. Good abrasion resistance
    4. Insoluble in common organic solvents. Soluble in phenol
    and formic acid.
    5. High tensile strength
    6. Absorb little moisture
    7. Very flexible and retain original shape after use.
    8. Blending with wool increases the strength and
    abrasion resistance of wool.
    Uses:
    1. Nylon 6 6 used for making fibres
    2. Nylon 6 and Nylon 11 are used for molding purposes
    for gears, bearings, electrical mounting etc.

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