Wednesday 6 July 2011

Polymers, Its Types And Its Uses


A polymer is a large molecule which is held together by a number of repeating structural units obtained through the process of polymerization. In recent years, polymers have gained an increased presence in the chemical industry with their highly defined properties and uses. Polymers are widely used in petrochemical industries, oil & gas companies, steel & aluminum industries, plastic industries, and so on.

Types of Polymers & Its Uses:

1) Polycarbonate: It is a clear plastic used to make shatterproof windows, lightweight eyeglass lenses, and many other items that have lightweight applications. There are two types of polycarbonates, thermoplastic and thermoset. A thermoplastic can be molded in any shape when it is hot whereas a thermoset does not melt, and it cannot be remolded nor recycled. They are used to make things that need to be really strong and heat resistant.

2) Polyethylene: This is probably the polymer that you see and use the most in your day to day routine. Polyethylene is the most popular and widely used plastic in the world. It is used to make items like grocery bags, shampoo bottles, children's toys, plastic food containers and even bullet proof vests.

3) Polyesters: Polyesters are the polymers, in the form of fibers which are now also made into a fabric. It is used to make normal clothing since polyester is economical. Apart from clothes it is also a plastic, and is often used to make shatterproof bottles that hold your favorite refreshing beverages and drinks.

4) Polystyrene: Polystyrene is an inexpensive and hard plastic commonly used in everyday life. The outside housing of the computer you are using is probably made of polystyrene, as well as the housings of electrical equipment like hairdryers, TVs and kitchen appliances. Model cars and airplanes are made from polystyrene, as well as many other toys. There is also foam packaging and insulation and a lot of molded parts on the inside of your car, like the radio knobs.

Global Trust Enterprises (GTE) is one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of polymers in Dubai. Apart from polymers, they also supply wide variety of industry chemicals, equipments, lubricants and spare parts to their clients in the Middle East and North Africa. To view their product portfolio kindly visit: www.globaltrustenterprises.com

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alfachemistry said...

A polymer is a chainlike molecule made up of small molecular units. These small molecular units are called monomers. Monomers of polymer can be joined together either naturally or synthetically. Polymer and small molecules behave very differently, which is mainly due to the molecular weight. Polymer testing

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