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Which term describes the measure of how quickly polymer chains move relative to each other?
Which term describes the measure of how quickly polymer chains move relative to each other?
- Tensile strength
- Impact resistance
- Melt viscosity (correct)
- Melting temperature
What type of branching involves polymer chains that are connected linearly with no side chains?
What type of branching involves polymer chains that are connected linearly with no side chains?
- Crosslinked
- Polymeric
- Linear (correct)
- Branched
Which type of polymers are rarely used in their polymeric form in the lab-synthesized form?
Which type of polymers are rarely used in their polymeric form in the lab-synthesized form?
- Fibres
- Plastics (correct)
- Elastomers
- Resins
What is the term for the individual units that are linked together to form a polymer chain?
What is the term for the individual units that are linked together to form a polymer chain?
Which term refers to the backbone of a polymer chain and can be classified as organic or inorganic?
Which term refers to the backbone of a polymer chain and can be classified as organic or inorganic?
What type of polymers have more than one type of monomer unit in their chain?
What type of polymers have more than one type of monomer unit in their chain?
What is the main purpose of stabilizers in plastic fabrication?
What is the main purpose of stabilizers in plastic fabrication?
Which compound is commonly used as a white pigment in plastic fabrication?
Which compound is commonly used as a white pigment in plastic fabrication?
In compression molding, what type of plastics is the process applicable for?
In compression molding, what type of plastics is the process applicable for?
What is the temperature range typically used in compression molding for thermoplastics?
What is the temperature range typically used in compression molding for thermoplastics?
What substance is added to plastic to prevent decomposition and discoloration at high molding temperatures?
What substance is added to plastic to prevent decomposition and discoloration at high molding temperatures?
Which of the following compounds is used to impart a blue color to plastics?
Which of the following compounds is used to impart a blue color to plastics?
What is the main difference between Thermoplastics and Thermosetting plastics?
What is the main difference between Thermoplastics and Thermosetting plastics?
What is the role of plasticizers in plastics compounding?
What is the role of plasticizers in plastics compounding?
Which type of polymerization process do Thermoplastics typically undergo?
Which type of polymerization process do Thermoplastics typically undergo?
What is the purpose of fillers in plastic compounding?
What is the purpose of fillers in plastic compounding?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of plasticizer?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of plasticizer?
