Polyester model

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A model consisting of two poly(ethylene terephthalate) molecules classified in the polyester group. The model contains 44 atoms, 38 linkers and a linker removal tool. The kit allows the construction of a PET polyester molecule.

Kit composition:
    C carbon atoms, 20 pcs, diameter 23 mm
    hydrogen atoms H, 16 units, diameter 16 mm
    oxygen atoms O, 8 units, diameter 23 mm
    connectors, 38 pc.
    device for disassembling the connectors, 1 pc.

Worth knowing...

Polyesters - are polymers that contain ester bonds in their main chains. Their main chains are stiffer and more polar than those of vinyl polymers, which influences their tendency to form a crystalline phase. Polyesters, on the other hand, are tough but brittle and more difficult to melt.

The esterification reaction of hydroxy acids with themselves and the reaction of diols with dicarboxylic acids are the basic methods of polyester synthesis. The basis of most polyester fibers (film, plastic putties) is poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) formed in the above manner.