Polymers and Elastomers

1. What are polymers? Give the classification of polymers with examples.

2. What is Polymerization? Explain different types of polymerization with
examples.
3. What is Glass transition temperature? Mention its significant. Discuss factors
affecting the glass transition temperature?
4. What are the main constituents of plastic? Write the functions and examples of
each constituent.
5. With reference to polymeric material explain polymer composites.
6. Explain the manufacture, properties, & uses of Poly methyl methacrylate?
7. Explain the manufacture, properties & uses of Phenol- Formaldehyde Resin?
8. Explain the manufacture, properties & uses of Urea- Formaldehyde Resin
9. What are Elastomers? Mention the advantages of synthetic rubbers over natural
rubbers?
10.Explain the manufacture, properties & uses of Neoprene rubber
11.Explain the manufacture, & uses of Butyl rubber?
12. What are conducting polymers? Write the applications and give Examples
13. How can you differentiate between addition and condensation polymerization?
14. Write the differences between thermoplastic and thermosetting resins.
15. What is a plastic? Explain a method of compounding and fabrication of
plastics.
16. What is a natural rubber? Why is it processed? Explain the process of
vulcanization.
17. Write a note on preparation, properties and applications of the following
(i)BUNA-S
(ii) BUNA-S (iii) butadiene styrene rubber
18. What is Vulcanization of rubber, explain giving examples.
19. What are the drawbacks of natural rubber?
20. Write the differences between natural rubber and vulcanized rubber.