C1f ‘Designer polymers’
Jun 20, 2015
C1f ‘Designer polymers’
C1f Designer polymers
• Know the properties of some polymers: polythene, polystyrene, PTFE and polyester
• Be able to explain structure and function of Gore-tex
• Understand how polymer structure relates to properties
Polythene aka poly(ethene)
Polythene aka poly(ethene)
Polystyrene
Polystyrene
Polyester
PTFE
Gore-tex
Mountain climbing• Physically demanding, hot and sweaty• Difficult wet weather conditions
Gor-tex
Gore-tex
C1f PREP
• Collect a homework sheet on your way out
• Choose either foundation or higher