Polymer Processing and Compounding Quiz
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What are the major requirements of an additive in polymer formulations?

  • High vapor pressure at high temperatures, compatibility with any polymer matrix, effectiveness in function, economic, stability under processing conditions
  • Highly hazardous or toxic, instability under processing conditions, low cost, compatibility with limited polymer matrices, low vapor pressure at high temperatures
  • Effectiveness in function, stability under processing conditions, economic, compatible with polymer matrix, low vapor pressure at high temperatures, non-hazardous or toxic (correct)
  • Low vapor pressure at high temperatures, instability under processing conditions, high cost, compatibility with any polymer matrix, effectiveness in function
  • What is the function of the clamping unit in the Injection Molding (IM) process?

  • Inject the molten polymer into the mold cavity
  • Open and close the mold (correct)
  • Hold the pressure during cooling time
  • Control the temperature of the molten polymer
  • What is the purpose of compounding in polymer processing?

  • To prepare plastic formulations by mixing polymers and additives to achieve desired characteristics (correct)
  • To alter the chemical properties of polymers through blending with additives
  • To increase the vapor pressure of polymers at high temperatures
  • To reduce the cost of polymers by diluting them with additives
  • What defines Injection Molding (IM) as a closed process?

    <p>The molten polymer mixes with short reinforcing fibers under high pressure into a mold cavity through an opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an additive in polymer processing?

    <p>Any substance added in small concentration to base polymer to facilitate processing or alter properties of final product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rubber toughening in thermoplastic polymers?

    <p>To improve toughness and impact resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical sizes of rubber particles used in rubber toughening?

    <p>Micrometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of rubber particles in the mechanism of rubber toughening?

    <p>Act as physical obstacles to crack propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which materials are commonly used for rubber particles in rubber toughening?

    <p>Polybutadiene and ethylene-propylene rubber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do rubber particles contribute to energy absorption in rubber toughening?

    <p>By deforming and absorbing energy when an external force is applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

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