Practice - Polymers: Structure-Property Relationships and Applications
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Practice Questions
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What does tensile strength measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a rubber band when it is stretched too far.
What is the glass transition temperature (Tg)?
💡 Hint: Recall the temperature where you might see a change in ice or butter.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the melting temperature (Tm) of a polymer?
💡 Hint: Think about ice turning to water.
True or False: Thermosets can be remolded after curing.
💡 Hint: Remember how glue hardens and can’t be reshaped.
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Challenge Problems
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A new polymer has a Tg of 100°C and a Tm of 250°C. Discuss how you would approach processing this polymer for manufacturing and the implications of its properties.
💡 Hint: Consider the thermal properties and how that influences material handling.
Investigate how increasing crosslink density can alter the properties of a thermoset polymer. What would be the benefits and drawbacks?
💡 Hint: Think about how rubber bands behave differently from hard plastics.
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