PPT Slide
Covalent Chain Configurations and Strength
Linear Polymers: Polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene, polymethyl methacrylate (plexiglass), nylon, fluorocarbons (teflon)
Branched Polymers: Many elastomers or polymeric rubbers
Cross-linked Polymers: Many elastomers or polymeric rubbers are cross-linked (vulcanization process); most thermosetting polymers
Network Polymers: Epoxies, phenol-formaldehydes.