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Polymer Chemistry
Polymers are giant molecules (also called macromolecules) that are essential to our existence. They are important chemicals in our bodies (proteins, DNA), in plants (starch, cellulose), and in our everyday lives (fibers, plastics). Polymers are made by transforming small molecules (monomers) into molecules with very large molecular weights. Although the chemical properties of polymers are similar to those of analogous small molecules, their physical properties are quite different.
- Author
- David Whisnant
- Publisher
- Wofford College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 22 sections
- 01: Chemical Composition
- 1.01: Intermolecular Forces
- 1.02: Pendant Groups
- 1.03: Polymerization Reactions
- 1.04: Stiffening Groups
- 02: Experimental Methods
- 2.01: Polymer Density
- 2.02: Tensile Testing
- 2.03: Differential Scanning Calorimetry
- 03: Isomerism
- 04: Mechanical Properties
- 05: Molecular Weight Averages
- 06: Morphology
- 6.01: Classification of Polymers
- 6.02: Crystallization Tendency
- 6.03: Polymer Crystallinity
- 07: Topology
- 08: Transitions
- 8.01: Crystal Melting Transition
- 8.02: Factors Influencing Tg
- 8.03: The Glass Transition
- 09: References