Polymer Technology

121. Neoprene is the trade name of

  1. Polyurethane
  2. Phenol formaldehyde
  3. Polychlorophrene
  4. Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)

Correct answer: (C)
Polychlorophrene

122. Neoprene which is used for making shoe heels & belts is superior to natural rubber in its stability to aerial oxidation and resistance to oils & other solvents. The monomer used for making neoprene is

  1. Chloroethane
  2. Chloroprene
  3. Isoprene
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (B)
Chloroprene

123. Nitrile rubber is produced by the polymerisation of

  1. Acrylonitrile & butadiene
  2. Acrylonitrile & styrene
  3. Isobutylene & isoprene
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (A)
Acrylonitrile & butadiene

124. Non sulphonated hard bakelites are not used for making

  1. Ion-exchange resins
  2. Fountain pen barrels
  3. Formica table tops
  4. Combs

Correct answer: (A)
Ion-exchange resins

125. Nylon-6 as compared to nylon 66 has lower

  1. Abrasion resistance
  2. Thermal stability
  3. Adhesion to rubber
  4. Hardness

Correct answer: (A)
Abrasion resistance

126. Nylon-6 as compared to nylon-66 is

  1. Harder
  2. More abrasion resistant
  3. Having higher melting point
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (D)
None of these

127. Nylon-6 is a

  1. Polyamide
  2. Thermosetting resin
  3. Polyester
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (A)
Polyamide

128. Nylon-6 is manufactured from

  1. Caprolactam
  2. Adipic acid and Hexamethylenediamine
  3. Maleic anhydride and Hexamethylenediamine
  4. Sebacic acid and Hexamethylenediamine

Correct answer: (A)
Caprolactam

129. Nylon-6, 10 which is used for bristles making is superior to nylon 6, 6 due to its lower water absorption capacity, is a/an

  1. Polyester
  2. Polyamide
  3. Polyisoprene
  4. Polystyrene

Correct answer: (B)
Polyamide

130. Nylon-66 compared to nylon-6 has

  1. Lower melting point
  2. More abrasion resistant properties
  3. Higher hardness
  4. All (A), (B) and (C)

Correct answer: (C)
Higher hardness

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