What is a Polymer?
a substance composed of molecules which have long sequences of one or more species of atoms or groups of atoms linked to each other by primary, usually covalent, bonds
What is a Macromolecule?
A molecule of high molecular weight formed by linking Monomers.
What is a Monomer?
The “building blocks” of a Polymer
Different Monomers can be used to create a Polymer
What are elastomers?
Amorphous polymers with a high viscoelasticity.
Which uses can be distinguished for Polymers?
Fibers
Elastomers
Plastics
Composites
Adhesives
Paints
What are the groups of polymers?
Thermoplastics
amorphous
semicristalline
Thermosets (deut. Duroplaste)
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