Ionomer resin

Description

A transparent, electrically conductive, thermoplastic polymer. Ionomer resins are primarily composed of ethylene copolymerized with small amounts of vinyl and acid (such as methacrylic acid) groups. The copolymer has both covalent and ionic bonds. Ionomers crosslink to form a plastic that is resistant to abrasion, breaking, and chemicals. They are used for break-resistant bottles, vacuum packaging, protective equipment, insulation, sporting goods, and foamed sheets.

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Synonyms and Related Terms

resina ionomérica (Esp.); Surlyn® [DuPont]

Authority

• Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990

• Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000