9 - Testing and Evaluation of Plastics
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Practice Questions
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What does the tensile strength test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how much force it can withstand before breaking.
What is the purpose of the impact test?
💡 Hint: Consider sudden or unexpected forces acting on a material.
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What does the tensile strength test measure?
💡 Hint: Think of tensile as tension - breaking under a pulling force.
Is the Vicat Softening Temperature the point at which plastic starts to deform?
💡 Hint: Remember, Vicat and softening both relate to heat.
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Design a testing regime for a new plastic intended for outdoor furniture. Include at least three tests and justify their relevance.
💡 Hint: Consider all environmental factors the furniture might face.
Discuss how the results from thermal and chemical resistance tests might affect material selection for high-temperature piping systems.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions under which piping systems operate.
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