Consider the following pairs regarding plastics and their respective characteristics: 1. Polycarbonate: Poor impact resistance 2. PTFE: Low coefficient of friction 3. Polypropylene: Excellent fatigue strength Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs regarding plastics and their respective characteristics: 1. Polycarbonate: Poor impact resistance 2. PTFE: Low coefficient of friction 3. Polypropylene: Excellent fatigue strength Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? Correct Answer 2 and 3
Common plastics their respective characteristics and usage is shown below in the table:
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Material Type |
Major application characteristics |
Typical Applications |
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Polycarbonates |
Dimensionally stable, low water absorption, transparent, very good impact resistance and ductility, chemical resistance not outstanding |
Safety helmets, lenses, light globes, the base for photographic film, automobile battery cases |
|
PTFE or TFE |
Chemically inert in almost all environments, excellent electrical properties, low coefficient of friction may be used to 260°C, relatively weak and poor cold-flow properties |
Anticorrosive seals, chemical pipes and valves, bearings, wire and cable insulation, antiadhesive coatings, high-temperature electronic parts |
|
Polypropylenes |
Resistant to heat distortion, excellent electrical properties and fatigue strength, chemically inert, relatively inexpensive poor resistance to ultraviolet light |
Sterilizable bottles, packaging film, automotive kick panels, fibers, luggage |