A copolymer is formed by the combination of two or more monomer molecules
A. In a chain without the elimination of water
B. With the elimination of small amount of water
C. Of the same monomer by elimination of small molecules of water
D. None of these
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Orlan fibre which is used as a wool sub stitute is
A. An amorphous polymer
B. A natural polymeric fibre
C. Polyacrylonitrile
D. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
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Zeigler - Natta catalyst (AlR3 - AlCl3 ) is used in the polymerisation of
A. Vinyl acetate
B. Vinyl chloride
C. Propylene
D. Styrene
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Size range of polymer molecules varies from __________ metre.
A. 10-2 to 10-5
B. 10-4 to 10-7
C. 10-1 to 10-2
D. 10-8 to 10-10
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__________ polymer is produced by the copolymerisation of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate.
A. Fibrous
B. Leathery
C. Rubbery
D. Hard
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A copolymer of vinyl and vinylidine chloride is called
A. Treylene
B. Orlon
C. Saran
D. Dacron
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Most of the fibre forming polymers are crystalline in nature, one of the exceptions being __________ which is amorphous in nature.
A. Nylon
B. Polyacrylonitrile
C. Polypropylene
D. Polyester
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Which of the following is the most important rubber compounding ingradient which is used to improve wearing qualities of both natural rubber & SBR by imparting toughness?
A. Phosphorous
B. Carbon black
C. Pine oil
D. Rosin
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Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is never used for making
A. Coated fabrics
B. Front wheel tyres of aeroplanes (i.e., heavy duty tyres)
C. Gaskets
D. Soles of shoes
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Temperature and gage pressure maintained during the manufacture of cold SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) are
A. 5°C and 1 kgf/cm2
B. -20°C and 1 kgf/cm2
C. 0°C and 1 kgf/cm2
D. 0°C and 3 kgf/cm2
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Temperature and gage pressure maintained during the manufacture of hot SBR (styrene butediene rubber) are
A. 50°C and 3 - 4 kg/cm2
B. 50°C and 1 kgf/cm2
C. 250°C and 10 kgf/cm2
D. 250°C and 1 kgf/cm2
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Reaction of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol produces
A. Nylon-6
B. Dacron
C. Polyester
D. PVC
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Polystyrene is a __________ plastic at room temperature.
A. Ductile
B. Brittle
C. Malleable
D. None of these
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__________ is a thermosetting plastic.
A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Bakelite
D. Polystyrene
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Condensation polymerisation of caprolac-tum is carried out in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C for producing nylon-6.
A. -20 to 25
B. 50 to 75
C. 100 to 150
D. 250-280
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__________ is an addition polymer
A. Nylon
B. Bakelite
C. Polythene
D. None of these
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The synthetic fibres produced from __________ are known as rayon.
A. Lignin
B. Cellulose
C. Polyamides
D. Ethylene glycol
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__________ is a natural fibre.
A. Cellulose
B. Dacron
C. Nylon-6
D. None of these
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Plasticisers are added to synthetic plastics to
A. Impart flexibility
B. Improve workability during fabrication
C. Develop new improved properties not present in the original resin
D. All of the above
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Plexiglass (also called lucite) because of its high optical transparency is used for making lenses. It is chemically
A. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
B. Polytetraflouroethylene(PTFE)
C. Polycarbonates
D. Phenolic resins
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