937:
710:
Used in high-performance applications such as sports shoes, electronic device components, automotive fuel lines, pneumatic airbrake tubing, oil and gas flexible pipes and control fluid umbilicals, and
67:
936:
1084:
1033:
999:
663:
1111:
903:
557:
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Auto parts, industrial fibers, food containers, liner in bags, dishware and as a wrapping material for textiles and food
407:
185:
1061:
547:
476:
44:
948:
467:
251:
149:
220:
143:
780:
773:
344:
335:
232:
139:
The eight most common types of synthetic organic polymers, which are commonly found in households are:
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40:
55:. However, due to the environmental issues created by these synthetic polymers which are mostly
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are also being considered. They are however expensive when compared to the synthetic polymers.
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1080:
1029:
995:
952:
873:
675:
260:
194:
112:
56:
893:
Depends on the grade of the polymer. Viton B is used in chemical process plants and gaskets.
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989:
968:
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913:
741:
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High strength and stiffness, less permeable to gases, almost reflects light completely
1100:
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Thermal insulator. Properties depends on the form, expanded form is tough and rigid
118:
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659:
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306:
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439:
These polymers are often better known through their brand names, for instance:
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869:
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589:
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363:
348:
270:
97:
Note 3: Genetic engineering is now capable of generating non-natural analogues
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60:
43:(PVC) in pipes, etc. The common PET bottles are made of a synthetic polymer,
1075:
1056:
888:
861:
857:
840:
819:
806:
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730:
711:
643:
617:
605:
48:
845:
High thermal and chemical stability. Golden color. Has high strength, low
641:
Excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance, rigid, durable and
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of biopolymers that should be referred to as artificial biopolymers, e.g.,
802:
719:
569:
561:
534:
462:
397:
393:
86:
Note 2: Biochemists are now capable of synthesizing copies of biopolymers
47:. The plastic kits and covers are mostly made of synthetic polymers like
36:
81:
Note 1: Artificial polymer should also be used in the case of chemically
835:
685:
585:
425:
416:
389:
385:
322:
20:
768:
724:
635:
518:
513:
502:
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421:
293:
179:
28:
868:
and in electronics applications. Is the key component of a line of
1025:
Handbook of
Bioplastics and Biocomposites Engineering Applications
898:
880:
814:
794:
670:
629:
600:
593:
542:
415:
Stable to heat and thermal attacks, high tensile strength and non
289:
173:
24:
753:
824:
Heat,flame and solvent resistant. Has high dielectric strength
624:. Molded nylon is used in making machine screws, gears etc.
681:
Wool-like, resistant to chemicals, oils, moths and sunlight
240:, toys, flexible pipes, insulation cover (electric wires),
59:
and often synthesized from petroleum, alternatives like
988:
Andrew J. Peacock; Allison R. Calhoun (30 June 2006).
827:
Used in medical and chemical instrumentation, also in
366:(see also HDPE), coating against chemical attack etc.
505:, sports and musical equipment. Used in the field of
101:
artificial protein, artificial polynucleotide, etc.
529:body armor, helmets, brake pads, ropes, cables and
74:Artificial polymer: Man-made polymer that is not a
688:, hats, yarns, rugs, etc., and as a precursor of
269:Bottles, pipes, inner insulation (dielectric) of
909:Very high tensile strength and thermal stability
885:Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)
614:and resistant to biological and chemical agents
72:
991:Polymer Chemistry: Properties and Applications
8:
1057:"Glossary of Basic Terms in Polymer Science"
400:, electrical installation insulations, etc.
381:Insulator, flame retardant, chemically inert
472:High electric, heat and chemical resistance
787:properties, high melting, chemically inert
1074:
684:Used for making clothes and fabrics like
444:
191:
980:
479:, electrical devices, brake pads, etc.
1028:. John Wiley & Sons. p. 154.
852:Used as reinforcing fibres for ropes,
592:seat covers, substitute for corks and
729:High tensile strength, resistance to
7:
1022:Srikanth Pilla (15 September 2011).
904:poly-p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole
273:(see also PTFE), plastic bags, etc.
560:covering over paper, reflector for
475:Insulation of wires, manufacturing
362:, inner insulation (dielectric) of
51:, and tires are manufactured from
19:Some familiar household synthetic
14:
935:
588:, corrosion resistant coatings,
733:, heat, chemicals and saltwater
654:mask, electrical lamination of
523:Heat resistant and strong fibre
994:. Hanser Verlag. pp. 1–.
805:. Used as a tubing for highly
664:Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment
1:
860:. Also used in manufacturing
943:Plastic identification codes
351:properties, chemically inert
849:, and is moisture resistant
408:Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
392:clothes, non-food bottles,
186:Thermoplastic polyurethanes
16:List of human-made polymers
1128:
1062:Pure and Applied Chemistry
946:
548:Polyethylene terephthalate
388:, lawn chairs, hand-bags,
110:
45:polyethylene terephthalate
949:Resin identification code
564:and solar cooking stoves
468:Phenol-formaldehyde resin
454:Characteristic properties
252:High-density polyethylene
182:(Polytetrafluoroethylene)
150:High-density polyethylene
39:for electrical switches,
27:in textiles and fabrics,
872:spacecraft developed by
384:Pipe (mainly draining),
221:Low-density polyethylene
144:Low-density polyethylene
1076:10.1351/goldbook.A00250
1069:(12): 2287–2301. 1996.
781:coefficient of friction
774:Polytetrafluoroethylene
736:Used for manufacturing
345:coefficient of friction
336:Polytetrafluoroethylene
296:, High tensile strength
94:with true biopolymers.
801:, etc. due to its low
103:
83:modified biopolymers.
92:to make a distinction
88:that should be named
1112:Artificial materials
738:optical fiber cables
531:optical fibre cables
176:, nylon 6, nylon 6,6
90:Synthetic biopolymer
918:table tennis blades
750:automotive industry
198:
841:aromatic polyester
374:Polyvinyl chloride
192:
162:Polyvinyl chloride
107:Inorganic polymers
41:polyvinyl chloride
1086:978-0-9678550-9-7
1035:978-1-118-17704-4
1001:978-1-56990-397-1
953:Plastic recycling
928:
927:
874:Bigelow Aerospace
676:Polyacrylonitrile
533:, etc. and as an
432:
431:
263:, tough and high
195:addition polymers
113:Inorganic polymer
57:non-biodegradable
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1053:
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1042:
1019:
1013:
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1008:
985:
969:RAFT (chemistry)
939:
742:umbilical cables
580:Chemically inert
556:Food packaging,
497:tensile strength
445:
265:tensile strength
261:thermally stable
229:Chemically inert
199:
135:Organic polymers
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982:
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960:
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947:Main articles:
945:
933:
914:tennis racquets
575:Polychloroprene
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327:plastic cutlery
238:Squeeze bottles
197:and their uses
137:
124:Polyphosphazene
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12:
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964:Polymerization
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791:Plain bearings
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584:Manufacturing
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501:Manufacturing
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396:, toys, vinyl
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129:Polyborazyline
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111:Main article:
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53:polybutadienes
33:non-stick pans
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931:Summary Chart
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690:carbon fibres
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669:
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662:cores and in
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653:
652:firefighter's
649:
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645:
640:
637:
633:
631:
628:
627:
623:
619:
616:
613:
612:thermoplastic
609:
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354:Low friction
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314:
311:
308:
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298:
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291:
288:Resistant to
287:
284:
282:
281:Polypropylene
279:
277:
276:
272:
268:
266:
262:
258:
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250:
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196:
193:List of some
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156:Polypropylene
154:
151:
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30:
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22:
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1060:
1051:
1039:. Retrieved
1024:
1017:
1005:. Retrieved
990:
983:
934:
829:guitar picks
783:, excellent
700:Polyamide 11
642:
622:toothbrushes
527:Bullet-proof
441:
438:
347:, excellent
319:Petri dishes
309:(thermocole)
231:, flexible,
207:Abbreviation
138:
119:Polysiloxane
96:
85:
80:
73:
18:
809:chemicals.
660:transformer
620:, fabrics,
558:transparent
537:substitute
519:Para-aramid
490:Para-aramid
435:Brand names
307:Polystyrene
168:Polystyrene
61:bioplastics
1101:Categories
975:References
922:body armor
870:inflatable
866:bike tires
785:dielectric
758:wire ropes
725:Copolyamid
706:Bioplastic
590:waterproof
507:cryogenics
448:Brand Name
364:coax cable
349:dielectric
271:coax cable
210:Properties
76:biopolymer
70:definition
889:Elastomer
864:strings,
862:badminton
858:sailcloth
820:Polyimide
807:corrosive
779:Very low
746:drumheads
731:corrosion
712:catheters
644:fireproof
618:Stockings
606:Polyamide
562:rollsigns
424:, seals,
394:raincoats
343:Very low
233:insulator
49:polythene
23:include:
1107:Polymers
958:See also
912:Used in
803:friction
720:Technora
702:& 12
686:sweaters
650:Hood of
570:Neoprene
535:asbestos
463:Bakelite
398:flooring
356:bearings
294:alkalies
37:Bakelite
21:polymers
1041:15 July
1007:15 July
924:, etc.
836:Vectran
638:polymer
610:Silky,
586:gaskets
477:sockets
451:Polymer
426:gaskets
417:wetting
390:curtain
386:fencing
323:CD case
259:Inert,
244:, etc.
204:Polymer
1083:
1032:
998:
854:cables
776:(PTFE)
769:Teflon
762:cables
696:Rilsan
636:aramid
514:Twaron
503:armour
485:Kevlar
422:valves
180:Teflon
152:(HDPE)
146:(LDPE)
29:Teflon
25:Nylons
906:(PBO)
899:Zylon
881:Viton
847:creep
815:Ultem
795:gears
754:ropes
678:(PAN)
671:Orlon
634:Meta-
630:Nomex
601:Nylon
594:latex
543:Mylar
495:High
492:fibre
457:Uses
428:etc.
412:PCTFE
290:acids
213:Uses
188:(TPU)
174:Nylon
164:(PVC)
68:IUPAC
1081:ISBN
1043:2012
1030:ISBN
1009:2012
996:ISBN
951:and
760:and
658:and
550:film
340:PTFE
292:and
256:HDPE
225:LDPE
170:(PS)
158:(PP)
1071:doi
378:PVC
31:in
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312:PS
285:PP
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