File:Hydrogels - Outreach, Chem Eng, Univ of Utah

Description
This experiment will introduce the concept of polymers and their properties. Sodium Polyacrylate is a hydrophilic polymer that is sometimes referred to as the super absorbent polymer. This polymer is used in diapers because of its ability to absorb 200 to 300 times it weight in tap water and hold it in a gooey gel.