Ionomer Resins

Ionomer Resins - A polymer which has ethylene as its major component, but containing both covalent and ionic bonds. The polymer exhibits very strong interaction ionic forces. The anions hang from the hydrocarbon chain and the reactions are metallic - sodium, potassium, magnesium. These resins have many of the same features as polyethylene plus high transparency, tenacity, resilience, and increased resistance to oils, greases and solvents. Fabrication is carried out as with polyethylene.