Number average
(M1n1 + M2n2) /(n1 + n2)
average weight
Mavg = (M1^2 n1 + M2^2n2)/(M1n1 + M2n2)
PDI =
Average weight/number density
PDI = 1
PDI > 1
=1: Homopolymer/Natural polymer
>1: Copolymer
Polyester 3 examples
Dacron, PHBV, Glyptal
Polyamide 2 examples
Nylon 66 , Nylon 6
Forces order
Fibre > Thermosetting > Thermoplastic > Elastomer