Polymer Chemistry: Crash Course Organic Chemistry

The video explores the world of polymers, starting with the accidental discovery of PTFE. It explains the basics of polymers, including monomers and simple addition polymers like polyethylene and polystyrene. Various polymerization techniques such as radical, cationic, and anionic polymerization are discussed. The video also covers condensation polymers, highlighting examples like Kevlar and Lexan. It delves into polymer morphology, explaining how structure affects properties, and discusses the impact of temperature on polymers, using the Challenger disaster as a case study.

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