(See related pages)
By the end of this chapter, students will be able to...
|
|
|
Describe what the polymeric materials are, and the general properties for plastics. |
|
|
|
Specify advantages and disadvantages of plastics compare with other materials. |
|
|
|
Define mer, polymer, and degree of polymerization. |
|
|
|
Cite the differences in behavior for thermosets and thermoplastic materials. |
|
|
|
Name the three types of stereoisomers. |
|
|
|
Distinguish between homopolymer and copolymer, and list the four types of copolymers. |
|
|
|
Draw the mer structures for the following thermoplastics: polyvinyl chloride; polyvinylidene chloride; polystyrene; and polyacrylonitrile. |
|
|
|
Comment on the usage of plastic materials in the next decades. |
|
|
|
Explain why plastics have low strength compared to engineering alloys. |
|
|
|
Raise knowledge level of plastics, and consider research work on developing new plastic materials. |