Polymers Of Commercial Importance
Chapter Name : Polymers |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_15_06_01 |
Topic Name : Polymers Of Commercial Importance |
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Sub Topic Name : Polymers Of Commercial Importance |
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Introduction
• Polypropene - Name of monomer – Propene, Uses - Manufacture of rope, toys, pipes, fibre. • Polystyrene - Name of monomer – Styrene Uses - As insulator, wrapping material, manufacture of toys, radio and television cabinets. • PVC - Name of monomer – Vinyl chloride Uses - Manufacture of rain coats, hand bags, vinyl flooring, and water pipes. • Bakelite, Name of monomer – Phenol, Formaldehyde , Uses- For making combs, electrical switches, handles of utensils and computer discs.
Pre-Requisites:
Elements, compounds, molecules, molecular mass
Activity:
• Polymers are used to make: • Plastic buckets, Cups and saucers, Children’s toys, Packaging bags, Synthetic clothing materials, Automobile tyres, Electrical insulating materials and machine parts.
Real Life Question:
How is plastic made?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| polymerization | • The process of formation of polymers from respective monomers. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| plastic | • Plastic is a polymer. |
Real life uses :
• Polymers are used to make: • Plastic buckets, Cups and saucers, Children’s toys, Packaging bags, Synthetic clothing materials, Automobile tyres, Electrical insulating materials and machine parts.
Places to visit :
Departmental store.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Plastic toys, buckets, | • All are made of polymers. |
What you learn in Theory:
• Polypropene - Name of monomer – Propene, Uses - Manufacture of rope, toys, pipes, fibre. • Polystyrene - Name of monomer – Styrene Uses - As insulator, wrapping material, and manufacture of toys, radio and television cabinets. • PVC - Name of monomer – Vinyl chloride Uses - Manufacture of rain coats, hand bags, vinyl flooring, and water pipes. • Bakelite, Name of monomer – Phenol, Formaldehyde, Uses- For making combs, electrical switches, handles of utensils and computer discs.
What you learn in Practice:
• Polymers have a variety of uses.