Chapter 27: Q38P (page 1210)
A particularly strong and rigid polyester used for electronic parts is marketed under the trade name Glyptal. It is a polymer of terephthalic acid and glycerol. Draw a segment of the polymer and explain why it is so strong.
Short Answer
This polymer is made of terephthalic acid and glycerol and is very strong and stiff due to its highly branched and crosslinked structure.