1. For each of the following reactions system indicate whether the product is a linear,
branched, crosslinked, or hyperbranched polymer.
a. A2 + B2
b. AB2
c. AB3
d. A2 + B3
e. AB2 + B3
f. AB + B3
Solution:
a. A2 + B2
The product of this system is linear chain polymer as indicated below;
b. AB2
The product of this system is hyperbranched polymer as indicated below;
branched, crosslinked, or hyperbranched polymer.
a. A2 + B2
b. AB2
c. AB3
d. A2 + B3
e. AB2 + B3
f. AB + B3
Solution:
a. A2 + B2
The product of this system is linear chain polymer as indicated below;
b. AB2
The product of this system is hyperbranched polymer as indicated below;