Condensation Polymers (Polyesters and Polyamides)

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  • Created on: 10-01-13 14:50
Define biodegradable.
Polymer degrades into water and carbon dioxide.
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Define degradable
Polymer breaks down into smaller fragments with heat/light/moisture.
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What monomers make up a polyester?
-COOH and -OH
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What monomers make up a polyamide?
-COOH and -NH2
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What product, other than the polyester/amide, do condensation reactions produce?
H2O
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What monomers make up Nylon-6,6?
1,6-diaminohexane, Hexane-1,4-dioic acid.
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What monomers make up Kevlar?
Benzene-1,4-dioic acid, Benzene-1,4-diamide
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State conditions for production of Polyesters/amides?
H2SO4 Catalyst/heat.
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Define degradable

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What monomers make up a polyamide?

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What product, other than the polyester/amide, do condensation reactions produce?

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