Asked by jessie lovelace on Sep 26, 2024
What type of polymer uses a diisocyanate as one of its monomer components?
A) polyurethanes
B) polyamides
C) polyesters
D) polycarbonates
E) none of the above
Diisocyanate
A chemical compound with two isocyanate groups (-NCO), used primarily in the production of polyurethane foams, elastomers, and coatings.
Polyurethanes
Versatile polymers used in a wide range of applications, formed by reacting a di- or polyisocyanate with a polyol.
- Identify the connection between the structure of polymers and their categorization (such as polyester, polyamide, among others).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the connection between the structure of polymers and their categorization (such as polyester, polyamide, among others).