8.7 specialised polymers 8.7.1 kevlar lo: i understand how the uses of kevlar are related to its...
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8.7 Specialised Polymers
8.7.1 Kevlar
LO: I understand how the uses of kevlar are related to its properties
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Kevlar is a .
The linear chains of kevlar are held together by bonding.
Properties:• light weight• strong• durable
Uses:• bullet-proof vests• crash helmets• spacesuits
LO: I understand how the uses of kevlar are related to its properties
polyamide
hydrogen
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8.7.2 Polyethenol
LO: I understand how the properties of polyethenol relate to its uses.
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Polyethenol is a polymer
The solubility of polyethenol can be varied by changing the number of groups present.
This happens in a process called . .
Uses of polyethenol:• surgical stitches• hospital laundry bags
LO: I understand how the properties of polyethenol relate to its uses.
ester exchange
water soluble
hydroxyl
esterexchang
e
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8.7.3 Polyethyne
LO: I understand how polyethyne conducts electricity.
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Polyethyne is an electrical .
It’s conductivity is the result of . electrons that can move along the carbon chain.
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LO: I understand how polyethyne conducts electricity.
conductor
delocalised