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BUNA - S. Styrene Copolymers - Types, Preparation, Properties and Applications

The document discusses styrene copolymers, specifically Butadiene-styrene Copolymer (Buna-S) and Styrene-maleic anhydride Copolymer (SMA). Buna-S is a tough, abrasion-resistant material used in various applications like tires and waterproofing systems, while SMA is a synthetic copolymer formed through copolymerization with styrene. The document outlines the preparation methods, properties, and applications of these copolymers.

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BUNA - S. Styrene Copolymers - Types, Preparation, Properties and Applications

The document discusses styrene copolymers, specifically Butadiene-styrene Copolymer (Buna-S) and Styrene-maleic anhydride Copolymer (SMA). Buna-S is a tough, abrasion-resistant material used in various applications like tires and waterproofing systems, while SMA is a synthetic copolymer formed through copolymerization with styrene. The document outlines the preparation methods, properties, and applications of these copolymers.

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Styrene Copolymers: Types, Preparation,

Properties and Applications

January 18, 2022

1. Butadiene-styrene Copolymer (SBR or


Buna-S)

Buna-S or SBR is a copolymer of 1,3-butadiene and styrene which is


prepared by copolymerization of 1,3-butadiene and styrene along with
sodium. In Buna-S, Bu stands for butadiene, Na for sodium which is
the polymerizing agent and S stands for styrene.

It is tough and is a good substitute for natural rubber. It possesses


high abrasion resistance, high load-bearing capacity and is used for
the manufacture of automobile tires.

Preparation of Buna-S

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) or Buna-S can be prepared by


copolymerization of a mixture of 1,3-butadiene and styrene in the
ratio of 3:1 in the presence of sodium.

Properties of Buna-S

1. Buna-S has high abrasion resistance, high bearing capacity, and


resilience.

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2. Buna-S is very tough and is a good substitute for natural rubber

3. Buna-S swells in organic solvents up to a limited extent.

4. Buna-S gets oxidized in the presence of traces of ozone.

Applications of Buna-S

1. Buna-S is used for making floor tiles, footwear components, cable


insulation, etc.

2. Buna-S is also used as a binder in the lithium-ion battery.

3. Buna-S is used as a part of cement-based waterproofing systems


as it aids bond strength, reduces the potential shrinkage.

4. Latex Buna-S is widely used in the coated paper as it is the


cheapest resin to bind pigmented coatings.

2. Styrene-maleic anhydride Copolymer


(SMA)

Styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA) is a synthetic copolymer that


undergoes copolymerization with styrene in a highly symmetrical
manner to form styrene-maleic anhydride.

Preparation of SMA

Properties of SMA

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