Chapter 15. Polymers

Classification of Polymers on the basis of:

Source, Structure of Polymers, Mode of Polymerisation and Molecular Forces

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Types of Polymerisation Reaction**:

Free Radical Mechanism (Chain Initiation, Chain Propagation and Chain Termination Steps)

Preparation of Additional Polymers (Polythene, Polytetrafluorethylene (Teflon) and polyacrylonitrile)

Polyamides (Preparation of Nylon), Polyesters, Phenol-Formaldehyde (Bakelite) and Melamine - Formaldehyde polymer

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Rubber: Valcanisation of Rubber and Preparation of Synthetic Rubber

Molecular Mass of Polymers, Biodegradable Polymers and Polymers of Commercial Importance