Condensation polymerisation L.O.: Describe condensation polymerisation forming polyesters. State the use of polyesters as fibres in clothing. Describe condensation polymerisation to form the polyamides nylon-6,6 and Kevlar. State the use of polyamides as fibres in clothing.
Condensation is a reaction in which two small molecules react together to form a larger molecule, with the elimination of a small molecule such as water.
Formation of polyesters from two types of monomer
Formation of polyesters from one type of monomer
Formation of Terylene, a polyester
Condensation polymerisation of lactic acid
1)Draw the repeat unit of the polymer that can be made fro ethanedioic acid and ethan- 1,2-diol. 2)From what monomers can the following condensation polymer be made:
Formation of polyamides from two types of monomer
Formation of polyamides from one type of monomer
Formation of the polyamide nylon-6,6
Formation of the polyamide Kevlar