Structure & Properties of
Materials
(MANE 2220U)
Ghaus Rizvi
, Acknowledgement
• Most of the material included in the lecture
is from different editions of:
– Materials Science and Engineering: An
Introduction, By: William D. Callister, Jr. and
David G. Rethwisch, Wiley
2
, CHAPTER 14:
POLYMER STRUCTURES
ISSUES TO ADDRESS...
• What are the basic microstructural features?
• How are polymer properties effected by
molecular weight?
• How do polymeric crystals accommodate the
polymer chain?
, Ancient Polymers
• Originally natural polymers were used
– Wood – Rubber
– Cotton – Wool
– Leather – Silk
, Wood Cotton
Materials
(MANE 2220U)
Ghaus Rizvi
, Acknowledgement
• Most of the material included in the lecture
is from different editions of:
– Materials Science and Engineering: An
Introduction, By: William D. Callister, Jr. and
David G. Rethwisch, Wiley
2
, CHAPTER 14:
POLYMER STRUCTURES
ISSUES TO ADDRESS...
• What are the basic microstructural features?
• How are polymer properties effected by
molecular weight?
• How do polymeric crystals accommodate the
polymer chain?
, Ancient Polymers
• Originally natural polymers were used
– Wood – Rubber
– Cotton – Wool
– Leather – Silk
, Wood Cotton
