Structure of polymers (GATE XE) — Study Resources & PYQs
Structure of polymers: Monomers and polymers. Addition and condensation polymers. Bonding in polymers. C-C chain. Degree of polymerization. Chain configuration vs. chain conformations. Atactic, isotactic and syndiotactic configurations. Crystalline, semi-crystalline and amorphous polymers. Copolymers: alternating, block and random. Examples of common polymers: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polyetraflouroethylene (PTFE), Polystyrene (PS). Crosslinking. Natural and vulcanised rubber.