Condensation Polymerization

What is Polymerization?

The process through which large chains of monomer molecules combine together to form the polymer is called polymerization. The polymers formed by this method are of great importance. Polymerization can be achieved through different categories such as step-growth polymerization, chain-growth polymerization, condensation polymerization and others....

Polymerization Mechanism

Polymerization consists of three steps that include,...

Step Growth Polymerization

When the pairs of reactants of any length, fuse or combine at each step in order to form a longer polymer molecule, then this particular way of forming the polymerization is regarded as step-growth polymerization. In this process of polymerization, the average molar mass increases gradually but slowly, while the long chains take time to be formed....

Condensation Polymerization

Condensation polymers are formed by a reaction between two different bifunctional or tri-functional monomer units. These monomeric units undergo a condensation reaction to form polymers and small molecules of simple compounds like HCl (Hydrogen chloride), H2O (Water), alcohol, etc. are eliminated. Silicon, Bakelite, Nylon, etc. are some examples of condensation polymers....

Chain Growth Polymerization

When the step of chain extension adds to the monomer in a growing chain, with an active centre such as a cation, or free radical, then the such formation of the polymerization, is regarded as a Chain-growth polymerization because here a chain reaction takes place. The unsaturated monomers, especially those which contain the double bonds of carbon-carbon, are all linked together in the chain-growth polymerization. While due to the formation of a new sigma bond the pi bond is lost....

Addition or Chain Growth Polymerization

When the same or different monomer molecules (unsaturated compounds) are successively added together on a large scale to form a polymer, this type of polymerization is known as addition or chain-growth polymerization....

Polymerization Chemical Reaction

Chemical reactions of organic monomers are referred to as polymerization chemical reactions. Polymers are formed by combining these monomers in infinitely long chains. This reaction includes either monomer adsorption polymerization or emulsion polymerization....

Preparation of Polymers

Preparation of polymers is achieved through various methods. Let’s learn about the preparation of some important polymers in detail....

Polymerisation Techniques

Each type of polymerisation has a set of techniques using which chemical reactions take place for the formation of polymers. Here, look at the various polymerization techniques which are used....

Degree of Polymerization

The frequency of repeating units present that form a polymer is called the degree of polymerization. For example, for polymer A which is made up of 25 monomers called (M), then the degree of polymerization of A will be 25....

Classification of Polymerization

Classification of Polymerization is achieved based on several factors which include source, structures, mode of polymerization, molecular forces and others. Further in this article, we will learn about these in detail....

FAQs on Polymerization

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