Polymers

=POLYMERS =

=**Characteristics **= = Uses =
 * 1) ======**Low density- All polymers have a low density. **======
 * 2) ======**Good corrosion resistance- Polymers don't corrode easily. They have great resistance to corrosion. **======
 * 3) ======**Poor tensile strength- The polymers have compression and bending and not a lot of tensile strength. **======
 * 4) ======**Poor temperature resistance- Polymers don't keep their shape with high or low temperatures. **======
 * 5) ======**Can be produced transparent or in different colors- Polymers are in many colors not just one. **======


 * 1) **Polymers are used in acrylics, which are water resistant paints. **
 * 2) **Vinyl is also another use of polymers. They are clean, waterproof, and resistant to corrosion. Vinyl is often found in homes. **
 * 3) **Polymers are also in latex which is natural rubber. Rubber is used for rubber bands and bouncy balls. **

= **For More Info....** =
 * National Geographic Polymers- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/plastics/index.html>
 * Virtual Textbook- http://www.cem.msu.edu/~reusch/VirtualText/polymers.htm>

= Questions =


 * 1) ======**What kind of paints are polymers used in?** ======
 * 2) ======**What kind of density do polymers have?** ======
 * 3) ======**What color are polymers?** ======
 * 4) ======**What temperature are polymers not resistant to?** ======
 * 5) ======**What household material are polymers in?** ======