What is a polymer?

By: Cherelle Bishop

Polymers that

you know….QuickTime™ and a

decompressorare needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polyurethane

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polycarbonate

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polyethylene

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polyacrylamide

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polystyrene

Polyvinyl chloride

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But what is a polymer….

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Polymer that you know…. QuickTime™ and a

decompressorare needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polyurethane

Polystyrene

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polycarbonate

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polyethylene

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polyacrylamide

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Polystyrene

Poly(vinyl)chloride

Polymers in Medical Devices

Polyurethane

Polyvinyl Chloride

Polyurethane (inner)

Polyethylene terephthalate (outer)

Polytetrafluoroethylene