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CS/B.Tech(CHE)/SEM-7/CHE-704A/2009-10
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2009
POLYMER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70
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The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
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far as practicable.

GROUP A
( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
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1. Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the following :

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i) Which of the following is an example of cross-linked
polymer ?
a) PF b) PVC
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c) PTFE d) PP.
ii) High product purity can be obtained by
a) bulk polymerization technique
b) solution polymerization technique
c) suspension polymerization technique
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d) emulsion polymerization technique.

iii) The term breathing time is associated with
a) thermoforming b) compression moulding
c) injection moulding d) blow moulding.
a c.

iv) Polyamide is a product of

a) addition polymerization
b) rearrangement polymerization
c) condensation polymerization
d) coordinate polymerization.
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v) Hinge property is one distinct property of

a) PC b) PP
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c) HDPE d) LDPE.
vi) Egg cartoons are made by
a) thermoforming process
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b) injection moulding process
c) blow moulding process
d) extrusion process.
vii) .................. products are not reusable.
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a) Thermoplastic b) Thermoset
c) Both (a) & (b) d) None of these.
viii) Extrusion moulding is widely applicable in the
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production of
a) Pipes b) Buckets
c) Bottles d) Containers.
ix) In an injection moulding cycle time, it is seen that the
maximum time is required for
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a) Feeding the material

b) Ejecting the products
c) Holding the screw in forward position
d) Opening the mould.
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x) Teflon is the other name of

a) PP b) PTFE
c) PVC d) PMMA.
xi) Rigid polyvinyl chloride can be converted to plasticized
polyvinyl chloride by the addition of
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a) Surfactant b) Plasticizer
c) Solvent d) Emulsifier.
xii) Compression ratio of an injection moulding screw is the
ratio of the
a c.

a) Length to width of the screw

b) Pitch in the feed section to the pitch in the
metering section of the screw
c) Length to diameter of the screw
d) Diameter to length of the screw.
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GROUP B
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( Short Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following. 3 5 = 15
2. Define copolymers with emphasis to its types and chain
structure. 5
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3. What do you mean by depolymerization ? Mention some of
the polymers which are highly prone to this. 5
4. Write down the process specifying the apparatus of how a
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tensile test can be carried out for a specific polymer. 5
5. Specify the manufacturing techniques of the following plastic
products : 5 1=5
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i) Carry bags
ii) Bottles
iii) Pipe
iv) Disposable cups
v) Injection syringe.
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6. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of emulsion

polymerization technique. 5

GROUP C
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( Long Answer Type Questions )

Answer any three of the following. 3 15 = 45
7. a) Which type of polymerization technique is otherwise
called pearl or bead polymerization ? Explain. 4
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b) 'Thermal response is an important criteria to classify the

polymers'. Justify the statement with examples. 5
c) Write down the effect of pressure and temperature on
polymerization process. 3
a c.

d) What do you mean by functionality of polymers ? 3

8. a) Write down the kinetics of chain polymerization initiated
by a free radical initiator ? Explain the termination step
by both disproportion and combination methods. 8
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b) What do you mean by tacticity ? How can polymers be

classified on the basis of it ? 3
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c) Write down the method of polymerization by showing
the reactions involved for Nylon 6,6 and Nylon 6. 4
9. a) Draw and explain injection moulding cycle time. What is
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the significance of holding time ? 5
b) Write down the material of which the following product
are made of 5 1=5
i) Compact disc
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ii) Non-stick cockwares
iii) Electric switches
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iv) Bucket
v) Contact lens.
c) What do you mean by casting ? Why is it necessary ?
Explain any one of the process by which articles can be
casted. 5
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10. a) Draw the mould specifications for a pot type and

plunger type transfer moulding. 8
b) Write short notes on any two of the following :
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i) Spinning process
ii) Plastic coating
iii) Blown film extrusion technique
iv) Addition polymerization.
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11. a) Explain the process of lamination with a clean flow

sheet. 7
b) Write down some of the products and advantages of
a c.

thermoforming process. 4
c) Characterize polypropylene and describe its application
on the basis of it. 4
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