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CS/B.Tech (CHE-NEW)/SEM-7/CHE-704A/2010-11

2010-11
POLYMER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Time Allotted : 3 Hours

Full Marks : 70

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

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Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words

as far as practicable.
GROUP A

( Multiple Choice Type Questions )

1.

Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the following :

ii)

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Which type of polymerization technique is otherwise

called pearl or bead polymerization
a)

Suspension

b)

Emulsion

c)

Bulk

d)

Solution.

Melamine Formaldehyde is an example of

a)

Natural polymer

b)

Thermoplastic polymer

c)

Semi-synthetic polymer

d)

Thermoset polymer.

in
a c.
ut .

iii)

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i)

10 1 = 10

Polymer which has a melting temperature of 335 C is

a)

PMMA

b)

PEEK

c)

PP

d)

PC.

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Copolymer having a general structure A-B-A-B-A-B-A-BA-B is also known as

v)

vi)

Random

b)

Alternate

c)

Block

d)

Graft.

Durometer is an instrument which is used to determine

a)

Hardness

b)

Tensile strength

c)

Impact strength

d)

Compressive strength.

Polyethylene terephthalate is generally used for making

a)

Television cabinet

c)

Non-stick cookwares

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vii)

a)

b)

Switches

d)

Bottles.

High molecular weight product can be obtained by

................... polymerization technique.
Bulk

b)

Suspension

c)

Emulsion

d)

Solution.

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a)

viii) Polymer which is highly prone to depolymerization is

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PVC

c)

PMMA

b)

PC

d)

PP.

Ring opening polymerization of caprolactum leads to the

production of
a)

Nylon 6

c)

PET

b)

Nylon 6, 6

in
a c.
ut .

x)

a)

d)

PES.

In an injection moulding cycle time dead time is

required for
a)

Removing the product

b)

Avoiding backflow of materials

c)

Moulding to get set

d)

Injecting the material into the mould.

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Pot type, plunger type and screw type are the three
types of ..................... moulding technique.
a)

Compression

b)

Transfer

c)

Injection

d)

Blow.

xii) Phenolformaldehyde is also known as

a)

Dacron

b)

Teflon

c)

Bakelite

d)

Celluloid.

GROUP B

( Short Answer Type Questions )

3 5 = 15

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Answer any three of the following.

2.

Differentiate between the methods of polymerization for low

density and high density polyethylenes.
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3.

Classify the polymers based on the following :

thermal response

ii)

tacticity.

a)

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Write one application of each of the following :
i)

Polycarbonate

ii)

Melamine formaldehyde

iii)

Polytetrafluoroethylene

iv)

Polypropylene.

1
2

in
a c.
ut .

b)

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4.

i)

2"2

Mention the general characteristics of the following

polymers :
3
i)

Polyvinyl chloride

ii)

Polystyrene.

5.

How can you determine the molecular weight of polymers by

Svedbergs sedimentation method ?
5

6.

Draw an injection moulding screw specifying its various

parts.
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( Long Answer Type Questions )

Answer any three of the following.

7.

a)

Write

down

the

basic

steps

in

3 15 = 45

free

radical

polymerization process and give a rate expression for

the

above type of polymerization

( no

deduction

required ).

b)

Deduce

an

expression

relating

to

the

Degree

of

Polymerization and Specific Rate Constant for a selfcatalyzed

polycondensation

of

bi-bi

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system.
8.

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Write down the different ingredients used in a typical

Emulsion polymerization system. How would you isolate the
polymer from the emulsion ? What are the advantages and

9.

a)

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disadvantages of this technique of polymerization.

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What is transfer moulding ? What are its advantages

over compression moulding ?

b)

Discuss the process of calendaring using polymeric

material.

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10. What do you mean by an injection moulding cycle ? Discuss

moulding machine.

in
a c.
ut .

briefly the operation of a Reciprocating screw type injection

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11. Draw a neat diagram of an extruder showing its different

elements and the geometry of the screw. Give the outline of a
die for making polymer film.

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