Polymers
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- Created on: 11-12-16 12:01
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- Polymers
- properties
- non bio-degradable
- insulators of heat
- malleable /mouldable
- low density
- flexible
- very strong
- uses
- Different polymers have different uses.
- Types
- polythene
- plastic bags and bottles
- polypropene
- ropes and crates
- polyclorothene
- water pipes and electrical insulators
- polythene
- Types
- Different polymers have different uses.
- Enviromental factors
- polymers are non bio degradeable so they can either be put into ...
- non bio-degradable
- Landfill
- Advantages
- they use old open cast mines
- easily accessible
- Disadvantages
- chemicals leak into the ground
- ground cant be uses for years and years after
- smells and attracts vermin
- Advantages
- incineration
- Advantages
- does not use too much space
- creates energy
- Disadvantages
- causes chemical gas pollution
- it could cause acid rain
- Advantages
- recycling
- Advantages
- It needs less raw material
- it can be reused.
- its cheap and saves recourses
- Disadvantages
- recycled materials degrade decreasing product quality.
- effort is needed to sort rubbish
- Advantages
- polymers are non bio degradeable so they can either be put into ...
- Definition
- A polymer is a plastic.
- A polymer is a substance that has a molecular based stucture made out of hydrocarbons.
- Process of polymerisation
- Types
- polythene
- plastic bags and bottles
- polypropene
- ropes and crates
- polyclorothene
- water pipes and electrical insulators
- polythene
- properties
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