Classification according to thermal behavior

1. Thermoset Polymers

1.1. Chain:

1.2. Complicated _cross links.

1.3. Solubility :

1.3.1. Cannot dissolve in organic solvents.

1.3.2. Shape :

1.3.3. Hard_ Tacky _strong _ more brittle .

1.3.4. Bond:

1.3.4.1. Strong covalent bonds .

1.3.4.2. Modulation:

1.3.4.2.1. It cannot be reshaped and recycled .

1.3.4.2.2. Preparation:

2. Thermoplastics Polymers .

2.1. chain :

2.1.1. Long _linear chains.

2.1.1.1. New Topic

2.2. Solubility :

2.2.1. Dissolve in organic solvents.

2.2.2. Shape:

2.2.2.1. Hard_not tack at normal temperature but in the high temperature become often _waek _less brittle .

2.2.2.2. Bond:

2.2.2.2.1. Van der waals force or hydrogen bond.

2.2.2.2.2. Modulation :