Introduction to polymers

In the previous chapter, binders or film formers were described as one of the most important components of paints and coatings. Binders are essentially polymeric materials and thus presenting some concepts and definitions related to polymers will be useful in understanding the different types of binders used in paints and coatings. 

It should be noted that in a polymerization reaction, many polymer chains are formed, and these chains are not all of the same size, but rather a distribution of chains having a different chain length. 

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There are two basic types of polymerization reactions, as briefly described below. 

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The principal types of rigid plastic, both thermoplastic and thermosetting, are listed in Table 2.1, which also lists the abbreviations used in this text. A more comprehensive introduction to polymers is available [1]. 

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