Polymer Plastic Properties and Overview
Overview:
Polymers are large molecules of repeating structural units called monomers bonded in long chains. These substances, like DNA and proteins, can be natural or synthetic, such as plastics and nylon. The unique properties of polymers, such as their flexibility, durability, and resistance to chemicals, arise from the arrangement and types of monomers used. Depending on their structure, polymers can be designed to be opaque or transparent, flexible or rigid, and can have a range of melting points. Because of this versatility, they are found in countless everyday products, including clothing, packaging, electronics, and medical devices. The development and manipulation of polymers have revolutionized industries, providing materials that can be tailored for specific uses, from simple household items to advanced engineering applications.
Properties of a large selection of polymers can be found below:
Polymer Plastic Properties and Overview Index
Properties and Overview of Polymer ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer Bakelite
Properties and Overview of Polymer CR (Chloroprene Rubber)
Properties and Overview of Polymer EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
Properties and Overview of Polymer EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer Parylene Type C
Properties and Overview of Polymer Parylene Type D
Properties and Overview of Polymer Parylene Type N
Properties and Overview of Polymer PA (Polyamide/Nylon)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PAN (Polyacrylonitrile)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PC (Polycarbonate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PE (Polyethylene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PEI (Polyetherimide)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PEKK (Polyetherketoneketone)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PEN (Polyethylene naphthalate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PES (Polyethersulfone)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PI (Polyimide)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PIB (Polyisobutylene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PK (Polyketone)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PMP (Polymethylpentene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer POM (Polyoxymethylene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PP (Polypropylene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PPO (Polyphenyleneoxide)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PPS (Polyphenylenesulphide)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PPSu (Polyphenylsulphone)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PS (Polystyrene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PSu (Polysulphone)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PTT (Polytrimethylene Terephthalate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PU (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PVAC (Polyvinyl Acetate)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Properties and Overview of Polymer PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
Properties and Overview of Polymer SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber)