SULFUR-CONTAINING POLYMERS

Abstract

Abstract Owing to the fact that sulfur can exist in different oxidation states and that in each oxidation state it can form different functions, there exist many different sulfur-containing chemical functions with a widespread array of chemical and physical properties. Consequently, sulfur-containing polymers vary from highly reactive to chemically inert substances; they can have high softening points or be viscous oils, be thermally stable or not. Some of these polymers have found commercial applications, others are of academic interest.