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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3172608 Date:29/12/2021
Subject Name:Rubber Adhesion and Adhesion Science
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) List out the types of Adhesives. 03
(b) Define the term: (i) Tack & (ii) Adhesive. 04
(c) Give the Comparison between Water based Vs Solvent based Vs Hot 07
melts adhesives.
Q.2 (a) Identify the major factors which determine the utility of a resin as a 03
tackifier.
(b) Short note on Mastics. 04
(c) Explain the function of Resins in rubber based adhesives. 07
OR
(c) Describe about the Pressure Sensitive Adhesives in detail. 07
Q.3 (a) Give the advantages of synthetic polyisoprene in adhesive. 03
(b) Which basic Natural Rubber types are recognized internationally by 04
appearance and description only?
(c) Explain the types of compounding ingredients used in Nitrile rubber 07
adhesive.
OR
Q.3 (a) Name the any one 3-component Solvent mixture for Nitrile rubber 03
adhesives.
(b) Discuss about the Nitrile rubber/Phenolic adhesive. 04
(c) Explain the non vulcanizing NR latex adhesives with suitable example. 07
Q.4 (a) List the benefits of SBR latexes in adhesive. 03
(b) Write the any one application of SBR latex adhesive with suitable 04
example.
(c) Explain the chemistry of Epoxy resin based adhesives. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Which are the functions of plasticizer in adhesives based on 03
Thermoplastic Rubber?
(b) How is a thermoplastic rubber formulation developed to match adhesive 04
applications requirements?
(c) Explain the Vulcanizing Natural rubber based adhesives with suitable 07
example.
Q.5 (a) Give the advantages of Cyanoacrylate adhesive. 03
(b) Write the applications of Cyanoacrylate adhesives. 04
(c) Describe the compounding for Neoprene latex based adhesives in detail. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Classify the neoprene rubber grades which are used in adhesives. 03
(b) Name the method by which neoprene adhesives are applied. Explain any 04
one.
(c) Describe the any one mixing and processing techniques for preparing Butyl 07
caulks and mastics.
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