9.3 - Chemical Resistance Tests
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of chemical resistance tests?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of material durability.
Name one type of chemical used in resistance testing.
💡 Hint: Recall the examples discussed.
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What do chemical resistance tests measure?
💡 Hint: Remember that multiple properties are assessed.
True or False: Chemical resistance tests are only necessary for thermosetting plastics.
💡 Hint: Think about the various plastics used.
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You perform a chemical resistance test on a plastic, and it shows a 20% mass loss after two weeks in a strong acid, but no dimensional change. Discuss the implications for its use in a chemical storage application.
💡 Hint: Think about what mass loss signifies.
If you were to design a new plastic intended for outdoor use, which chemical resistance tests would you include, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the outdoor elements the plastic will face.
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