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Poly(methyl methacrylate).

Poly(methyl methacrylate)/ PMMA 

  • It is also known as acrylic or acrylic glass or plexiglass or perspex or lucite.
  • PMMA or poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate) is produced from the monomer methyl methacrylate.
    Synthesis of Poly(methyl methacrylate) from methyl methacrylate.
    Poly(methyl methacrylate).
  • PMMA is a strong,tough and lightweight material.
  • PMMA is a clear, colourless polymer.
  • PMMA has high resistance to UV light and weathering.
  • PMMA polymer exhibits glass like qualities.
  • PMMA sheets are used for designing LED lights.
  • It is also used for construction of lamps.
  • PMMA sheets are used in car windows, motorcycle windshields etc.
  • PMMA is widely used in LCD/LED TV screens, laptops, smartphones display as well as electronic equipment displays.
  • It is also used to fabricate incubators, drug testing devices, storage cabinet in hospital and research labs.
  • PMMA is also used to produce chairs, tables, kitchen cabinets, bowls, table mats etc.
    This image shows uses of poly (methyl methacrylate) in led lights,lamps,tv screens, mobile displays, laptops display.
    Uses of Poly(methyl methacrylate).

Questions on Poly(methyl methacrylate);

Q1) What is Poly(methyl methacrylate)?
Ans) Poly(methyl methacrylate) is a polymer. It is also known as acrylic or acrylic glass or plexiglass or perspex or Lucite.
Q2) What is the monomer of Poly(methyl methacrylate)?
Ans) The monomer of Poly(methyl methacrylate) is methyl methacrylate.
Q3) How is Poly(methyl methacrylate) prepared?
Ans) Poly(methyl methacrylate) is produced by polymerisation of methyl methacrylate.
Q4) Write some properties of Poly(methyl methacrylate)?
Ans) Some properties of Poly(methyl methacrylate) are given below;
1) Poly(methyl methacrylate) is a strong, tough and lightweight material.
2) It is clear, colourless polymer.
3) PMMA has resistance to UV light and weathering.
4) PMMA polymer exhibits glass like qualities.
Q5) Write some uses of Poly(methyl methacrylate)?
Ans) Some uses of Poly(methyl methacrylate) are given below.
1) PMMA sheets are used for designing LED lights.
2) It is also used for construction of lamps.
3) PMMA sheets are used in car windows, motorcycle windshields etc.
4) PMMA is widely used in LCD/ LED TV screens, laptops, smartphones display as well as electronic equipment displays.
5) It is also used to fabricate incubators, drug testing devices, storage cabinets in hospitals and research labs.
6) PMMA is also used to produce chairs, tables, kitchen cabinets, bowls, table mats etc. Next

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