EXAMPLES OF POLYMERS

 

•  Polymers are very important compounds, since some fulfill vital functions in living beings.

• For example: proteins, DNA. Many of them are present in nature and in practically everything that surrounds us. For example: plastic in a toy; the rubber in car tires; the wool in a sweater.

• Some well known are:

1. Cellulose. It is the biopolymer from which wood and paper are made.
2. DNA. It is the deoxyribonucleic acid present in the nucleus of our cells is a good example of a natural polymer.
3. The PCV. Polyvinyl chloride is obtained by polymerizing vinyl chloride and is one of the most versatile plastic derivatives that exist.
4. Starch. It is a white, odorless and tasteless substance, composed of two types of sugars. It is used by plants as an energy reserve material.
5. Nylon. Known as nylon or nylon, it is a polyamide used in the manufacture of traditional female stockings as well as for ropes, parachutes and thousands of other textile supplies.
6. Bakelite. It is the first synthetic plastic substance. It is used in the industrial production of housings for electrical appliances, kitchen utensils and mouthpieces for traditional wine boots.