Elastomers, Biopolymers And Polymers

Question 1

Are Elastomers Recyclable?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 1

What is a Elastomer?

Answer 1

A Elastomer has links betwwen the monomers which are flexible even when the thermoplastic has cooled down.

Question 2

What does TPE Stand For?

Answer 2

Thermoplastic Elastomers.

Question 3

What are TPE’s commonly Used For?

Answer 3

Used form wire and cable coatings.

Question 4

What does LSR Stand For?

Answer 4

Liquid Silicon Rubber

Question 5

Is LSR a thermosetting elastomer?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What is a Thermosetting Elastomer?

Answer 6

A polymers that undergo a chemical reaction (often called curing or cross-linking) during processing, leading to a permanently set shape.

Question 7

What are the properties of Natural Rubber (Elastomer)

Answer 7

Strong, High Tensile Strength, Cold Resistance.

Question 8

What are the Applications of Natural Rubber (Elastomer)

Answer 8

Car And Vehicle Tyres, Footwear.

Question 9

What are the properties of Butadiene Rubber (Elastomers)

Answer 9

Tough, Wear Resistance, Electrical Insulator.

Question 10

What are the Applications of Butadiene Rubber (Elastomers)

Answer 10

Tyres Shoe Soles, Water Hoes.

Question 11

What are the properties of Neoprene (Elastomers)

Answer 11

Good Thermal Resistance, Tough good oil resistance.

Question 12

What are the Applications of Neoprene (Elastomers)

Answer 12

Wet Suits, laptop Cases, Shock Absorber seats, door seats.

Question 13

What are the properties of Silicone (Elastomers)

Answer 13

Flexible, Low Friction, Good weather resistant.

Question 14

What are the Applications of Silicone (Elastomers)

Answer 14

Flexible Bakeware, Cooking Utensils.

Question 15

Are Biopolymers, Biodegradable Plastics?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

What are biodegradable plastics?

Answer 16

Plastics that are designed to break down under the right conditions.

Question 17

What are the Properties And Applications of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Answer 17

Clear, flexible, tough and lightweight and Single use plastic bottles, food packaging

Question 18

What are the Properties And Applications of Low density polyethylene (LDPE)

Answer 18

Very tough, good chemical resistance, weatherproof and Squeezy detergent bottles, carrier bags, food wrap film

Question 19

What are the Properties And Applications of High density polyethylene (HDPE)

Answer 19

Weatherproof, tough, good chemical resistance and Chemical drums, buckets, bowls

Question 20

What are the Properties And Applications of Polypropylene (PP)

Answer 20

Good chemical resistance, good fatigue resistance (hinge property) and Rope, folio cases, medical equipment, chair shells, hinged container lids

Question 21

What are the Properties And Applications of High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Answer 21

Hard, rigid, tough and Yoghurt pots, fridge linings, drink cups, toilet seats

Question 22

What are the Properties And Applications of Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) (Acrylic)

Answer 22

Tough, hard, available transparent or translucent and Car headlights, lighting units, baths

Question 23

What are the Properties And Applications of Polyamide (Nylon)

Answer 23

Low friction, tough, good chemical resistance and Bearings, gears, combs and brushes

Question 24

What are the Properties And Applications of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

Answer 24

Extremely tough, hard, good heat resistance and Telephone handsets, computer casings, electrical item casings.

Question 25

What are the Properties And Applications of Rigid polyvinyl chloride (uPVC)

Answer 25

Good weathering resistance, fire retardant and Window frames, guttering and pipes

Question 26

What are the Properties And Applications of Flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Answer 26

Tough, flexible, good chemical resistance and Hose pipes, cable insulation, fake leather