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monomer component

English translation: monomer component

09:40 Mar 16, 2006
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
English term or phrase: monomer component
The cement is packaged in two sterile components; a liquid monomer component and a
powder copolymer component.
Jianming Sun
Local time: 22:15
Selected answer:monomer component
Explanation:
Apparently the cement is made by mixing together two components - an inert powder and a monomer liquid. The fact that the powder happens to be a copolymer is beside the point, its only role is to form an easily handled dough-like mass when mixed with the liquid. Apparently it may also contain antibiotics or other medication.

The liquid component is a monomer, small molecules that together form a large solid three-dimensional polymer structure in the polymerization reaction. The powder particles of the other component are mechanically locked in this structure, forming a sort of a composite material.

I don't know what exactly initiates the reaction, often it initiated by light.

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Note added at 7 hrs (2006-03-16 17:32:22 GMT)
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"The cement is packaged in two sterile components" should be "The cement is packaged AS two sterile components" or "supplied in the form of two components in separate sterile packaging".
Selected response from:

Jörgen Slet
Estonia
Local time: 17:15
Grading comment
Thank you all for kind help!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +4monomer component
Jörgen Slet
4 +3the mollecule of a certain substance that will form a polymer
Romanian Translator (X)
5 +2simple chemical compound of low molecular weight that can be polymerized
TARJOMEH GAR
4 +2a part constructed of a monomer material
Isodynamia
3 +2part of the cement containing the basic synthetic unit of polymorization
Naikei Wong


  

Answers


11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
the mollecule of a certain substance that will form a polymer


Explanation:
In chemistry, a monomer (from Greek mono "one" and meros "part") is a small molecule that may become chemically bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monomer

so in the case of cement:
The liquid monomer component is comprised of methyl
methacrylate, N.N-dimethyl-p-toluidine, and hydroquinone.
the powder copolymer component is made of: Erythromycin (as glucoheptonate USP) 500 mg
Colistin sulphomethate sodium EP

http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/Profs/Datasheet/Simplexcement.htm


Romanian Translator (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:15
Native speaker of: Romanian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Naikei Wong
3 mins
  -> greetings to you in Hong Kong and thank you!
agree  Jörgen Slet: this is very likely the cement composition that Jianming is dealing with
7 hrs
  -> thank you Jorgen!
agree  Will Matter
7 hrs
  -> thank you!
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
part of the cement containing the basic synthetic unit of polymorization


Explanation:
"Component" (as a general term) refers to a reacting species in cement composition, I think.

Definition from wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monomer

In chemistry, a monomer (from Greek mono "one" and meros "part") is a small molecule that may become chemically bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

FYI:

[PDF] 27471 0601-10-050r2.qxd (Page 2)File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
Cured Cement - Chemical Composition. (chemical content after mixing with monomer). Primary. Chemical. Endurance. Competitor’s. Components. Copolymer Cement ...
www.jnjgateway.com/public/USENG/6691A_Comparison_ of_Styrene_Copolymer_Bone_Cements.pdf;jsessionid=CTKN3YB... - Similar pages


Data SheetAntibiotic Simplex® Bone Cement is a two component product supplied as a liquid monomer and a powder component with erythromycin and colistin. ...
www.medsafe.govt.nz/Profs/Datasheet/Simplexcement.htm - 16k - Cached - Similar pages



Naikei Wong
Local time: 22:15
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ChineseChinese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jörgen Slet: "polymerization"
7 hrs
  -> thank you Joergen -- for your response and correction!
agree  Will Matter
7 hrs
  -> thank you willmatter!
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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
simple chemical compound of low molecular weight that can be polymerized


Explanation:
a molecule of any of a class of compounds, mostly organic, that can react with other molecules of the same or other compound to form very large molecules, or polymers. The essential feature of a monomer is polyfunctionality, the capacity to form chemical bonds to at least two other monomer molecules

TARJOMEH GAR
Local time: 17:45
Native speaker of: Native in Persian (Farsi)Persian (Farsi), Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jörgen Slet
7 hrs
agree  Will Matter
7 hrs
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
monomer component
a part constructed of a monomer material


Explanation:
packaging part made of liquid monomer material

A monomer is a type of polymer where one molecular unit, by repetition, consistute a large structure. For example polyethylene is made of repetitive units of ethylene.

On the other hand, a copolymer is a polymer where two or more molecular units are combined.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2006-03-16 12:33:03 GMT)
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I need to add that what I really think here is that in this case the monomer may be a typo for monopolymer, as opposed to copolymer. A monomer is a unit and not the compound itself.


Isodynamia
Greece
Local time: 17:15
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Naikei Wong
3 mins
  -> Thank you!
neutral  Jörgen Slet: not a "part constructed of a monomer" but the starting material of a polymer
7 hrs
  -> the "monomer component" is a "part constructed of a monomer" or rather a monopolymer, based on my last note.
agree  Will Matter
7 hrs
  -> Thank you!
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
monomer component
monomer component


Explanation:
Apparently the cement is made by mixing together two components - an inert powder and a monomer liquid. The fact that the powder happens to be a copolymer is beside the point, its only role is to form an easily handled dough-like mass when mixed with the liquid. Apparently it may also contain antibiotics or other medication.

The liquid component is a monomer, small molecules that together form a large solid three-dimensional polymer structure in the polymerization reaction. The powder particles of the other component are mechanically locked in this structure, forming a sort of a composite material.

I don't know what exactly initiates the reaction, often it initiated by light.

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Note added at 7 hrs (2006-03-16 17:32:22 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

"The cement is packaged in two sterile components" should be "The cement is packaged AS two sterile components" or "supplied in the form of two components in separate sterile packaging".

Jörgen Slet
Estonia
Local time: 17:15
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EstonianEstonian
PRO pts in category: 36
Grading comment
Thank you all for kind help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Will Matter
14 mins
  -> thank you :)
agree  Naikei Wong: certainly very informative... cheers!
16 mins
  -> thank you :)
agree  Isodynamia: Yes, that makes perfect sense.
22 hrs
  -> thank you :)
agree  Alfa Trans (X)
1 day 16 hrs
  -> :)
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