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CLASS-XII

CHEMISTRY

POLYMERS

PREPARED BY A .P SINGH

PGT CHEMISTRY

JNV ERNAKULAM

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1.Introduction

2.Classification of Polymers .

3.Mechanism of Polymerisation

4.Preparation of polymers

5.Coplymerisation

6.Natural and Synthetic Rubber

7.Biodegradable polymers

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  • Very large molecules having high molecular mass (103-107u).
  • The repeating structural units are derived from monomers and are linked to each other by covalent bonds.
  • This process of formation of polymers from respective monomers is called polymerisation.

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Polymer

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Definition

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Classification of polymer

Source

Structure

Molecular Forces

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Classification of polymer

Source

Based on

Natural

Semi-synthetic

Synthetic

Proteins, Cellulose, Starch.

Rayon, Cellulose nitrate, Cellulose acetate

Nylon-6,6, Polyester, Polythene

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Classification of polymer

Structure

Based on

Linear

Branched Chain

Cross-Linked

PVC

HDPE

LDPE

Bakelite

Melamine

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Classification of polymer

Molecular Forces

Based on

  1. Elastomer: Weakest Intermolecular Forces, to be stretched.

e.g. Buna-S,Buna-N, Rubber, Neoprene.

3. Thermoplastic: Slightly branched, soft on heating and hard on cooling. e.g. polythene, Polystyrene ,PVC etc.

2. Fibres: Strong Intermolecular forces, like Hydrogen bonding. e.g. Nylon 6,6, Polyesters(Terylene) etc.

4. Thermosetting: Cross linked, heavily branched.

e.g. Bakelite, Melamine

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TYPES OF POLYMERISATION REACTIONS

Addition Polymerisation

Unsaturated Monomer undergo polymerization.

Examples:

Polythene

Polypropene

Buna-S

Condensation Polymerisation

Bi-Functional monomer undergo polymerization.

Examples

Nylon-6,6

Polyester

Bakelite

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Addition polymerisation or

Chain Growth Polymerisation

Molecules of same monomer or different monomers add together on a large scale to form polymer. The monomers are unsaturated compounds eg : alkenes and their derivatives, alkadienes and their derivatives.

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1) -T E F L O N

Teflon is manufactured by heating tetrafluroethene with a free radical or persulphate catalyst at high pressure

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(2)- POLYACRYLONITRILE, ORLON, ACRILAN

Acrylonitrile undergo polymerisation in presence of peroxide catalyst give polyacrylonitrile and it is used in making commercial fibres.

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3-POLYTHENE

TWO TYPES OF POLYTHENE

1 LOW DENSITY POLYTHENE(LDPE)

It is obtained by the polymerisation of ethene at 1000-2000 atm and 350-570 K in presence of trace of dioxygen or peroxide initiator(catalyst). It is used in the insulation of electric wire , manufacture of squeeze bottles, toys, and flexible pipes.

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2 HIGH DENSITY POLYTHENE(HDPE)

It is obtained when addition polymerisation of ethene takes place in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of Zigler –Natta Cattlyst ( Triethylaluminium and titanium tetrachloride ) at 333-343K and 6-7 atm.It has high density due to close packing.It is chemically inert and more tougher and harder.It is used for making buckets, dustbins, bottles, pipes etc.

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Mechanism of Addition Polymerisation

Free Radical Mechanism

1. Chain Initiation Process

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Mechanism of Addition Polymerisation

Free Radical Mechanism

1. Chain propagating Step

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3. Chain Terminating Step

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Condensation Polymerisation or step growth polymerisation

It involves a repetitive condensation reaction between two bi-functional monomers with the loss of some simple molecule like water,alcohol etc. In this reaction product of each step is again bi- functional . Since each step produce distinct species ,this is also called step growth polymerisation.

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(1) POLYAMIDES

1 NYLON 6,6---

It is prepared by the condensation polymerisation of hexamethylenediamine with adipic acid under high pressure and temperature. It is used in making sheets , bristles of brushes and in textile industry.

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Nylon 6 is used for the manufacture of tyre cords , fabrics and ropes .

2-NYLON-6

It is obtained by heating caprolactum with water at high temperature

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2 POLYESTERS OR

TERYLENE OR DACRON

It is formed by the interaction of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid

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3 PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE POLYMER(BAKELITE)

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Difference

S.N.

Addition Polymerisation

Condensation Polymerisation

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Monomers are unsaturated.

Monomers are bi-fumctional

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Initiator required.

Initiator not required.

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No byproduct form in this process.

Small molecules like water, alcohol forms.

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Also known as Chain growth polymerization.

Also known as Step growth polymerization.

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Example: Polythene, Polypropene…

Example: Nylon, Bakelite etc.

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Homopolymer: Monomers are of One Kind.

Example: Polythene, PVC, Teflon etc..

Copolymer: Monomers are of different kind.

Example: Buna-N, Buna-S, Nylon-6,6.

Homopolymer and Copolymer

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Buna-S

Copolymerisation

It is union of different monomers

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Natural Rubber

Polymerisation

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Biodegradable Polymer

PHBV (Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate-c0-β-hydroxyvalerate)

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Nylon 2 –nylon 6

It is the copolymer of glycine and amino caproic acid

NH2CH2COOH + NH2 (CH2)5 COOH =

( ---NH-CH2 CO-NH-(CH2)5-CO--)n

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Name of polymer

Monomer

Structure of monomer

Uses

1.Poly tetra fluoro ethene

Tetra fluoro ethene

CF2=CF2

Non stick surface coated utensils

2.Polyacrylonitrile

Acrylonitrile

CH2=CHCN

Substitute for wool making , orlon, acrilan

3.Nylon 6,6

Hexamethylenediamine Adipic acid

H2N-(CH2)6-NH2 , HOOC-(CH2)4-COOH

Making sheets, bristles for brushes, intextile industry

4.Nylon 6

Caprolactum

-CO-(CH2)5-NH-

Tyrecords,fabrics& ropes

5.Polystyrene

Styrene

C6H5-CH=CH2

An insulator, wrapping material, manufacture of toys

6.Polyvinyl chloride

Vinylchloride

CH2=CHCl

Rain coats, handbags, vinylflooring

Some important polymers their monomers & uses

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Name of polymer

Monomer

Structure of monomer

Uses

7.Urea-formaldehyde resin

Urea,formaldehyde

NH2-CO-NH2 , HCHO

For making unbreakable cups& laminated sheets

8.Bakelite

Phenol,formaldehyde

C6H5OH,HCHO

For making comb,electrical switches,handles ofutensils

9.Buna-N

1,3Butadiene,acrylonitrile

CH2=CH-CH=CH2

CH2=CHCN

Making oil seals,tank lining

10.Buna-S

1,3Butadiene, Styrene

CH2=CH-CH=CH2, C6H5-CH=CH2

Manufacture of autotyres, floortiles,cable insulation

11.Neoprene

Chloroprene

CH2=CCl-CH=CH2

Manufacturing conveyor belts,gaskets&hoses

12.PHBV

3Hydroxybutanoic acid

3Hydroxypentanoic acid

CH3CH(OH)CH2COOH

CH3CH2CH(OH)CH2COOH

Speciality packaging, orthopaedic devices

Some important polymers their monomers & uses

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IMAGES OF POLYMERS

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https://youtu.be/OxdJlS0xZ0Y

VIDEO POLYMER

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