On October 27, 2020, Alfa Chemistry Materials, a specialized brand of Alfa Chemistry, announces to provide diverse options of polymer compounds for the global market, which are widely studied in the fields of polymer science (including polymer chemistry and polymer physics), biophysics and materials science and engineering.
The application of polymers has a long history. Long ago the mankind started to exploit polymer-containing raw materials to obtain artefacts. And now synthetic polymers are used in nearly all walks of life. “The chemical manipulation of polymers can be dated back to the 19th century. And further development was driven by advances in technology such as innovative synthesis of monomers from cheaper raw materials, more efficient polymerization processes, improved techniques for polymer characterization and advanced theoretical understanding of polymers,” says a senior scientist from Alfa Chemistry Materials.
Advantaged by large molecular mass and unique physical properties like toughness, high elasticity, viscoelasticity, polymers are widely used and can be divided into three categories based on their different properties: plastic, rubber, and fiber.
Plastics
This can be further divided into two categories: thermoplastics such as polyethylene and polyvinyl chlorid, and thermosetting plastics such as phenolic resin, epoxy resin and unsaturated polyester resin. The common characteristic of plastics is that they have good mechanical strength and can be used as structural materials.
Fiber
There are natural fiber and chemical fiber. Chemical fiber can be divided into man-made fiber (such as viscose fiber, acetate fiber, etc.) and synthetic fiber (such as nylon, polyester, etc.). The characteristic of the fiber is that it can be drawn and formed, and it has good strength and flexural properties, so it can be used as textile materials.
Rubber
There are natural rubber and synthetic rubber. Natural rubber is made by extracting gum from rubber trees, rubber grass, and other plants. Synthetic rubber includes cis-polybutadiene rubber, neoprene rubber, and styrene-butadiene rubber, which are obtained by polymerization of various monomers. Rubber is characterized by good high elastic properties and is used as an elastic material.
The polymer compounds available at Alfa Chemistry Materials include: Copolymers, Dendrimer Building Blocks, Engineering Plastics, Monomers, Plastic Additives, Polymerization Additives, Polymerization Catalysts, Polymerization Initiators, Polymerization Reagents, Polymers, PVC Stabilizers, Reference-Calibration Standards, Semiconductor Blocks, Silicone, and Solubilizer. For more details, please visit materials.alfachemic.com/products/polymer-science-385.html or email us directly.
About Alfa Chemistry Materials
With the aim to continuing serving clients from universities, research institutes as well as other organizations, Alfa Chemistry Materials strives to broaden and enhance its product offerings by providing micro-nano electric materials, nanomaterials, organic and printed electronics, photonic and optical materials, polymers and many other material chemicals. The in-stock products listed on the website can be shipped out within 3-5 business days upon receipt of customers` purchase order.
