Elastomers, Biopolymers And Polymers

Question 1

Are Elastomers Recyclable?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 1

What is a Elastomer?

Answer 1

A Elastomer has links betwwen the monomers which are flexible even when the thermoplastic has cooled down.

Question 2

What does TPE Stand For?

Answer 2

Thermoplastic Elastomers.

Question 3

What are TPE’s commonly Used For?

Answer 3

Used form wire and cable coatings.

Question 4

What does LSR Stand For?

Answer 4

Liquid Silicon Rubber

Question 5

Is LSR a thermosetting elastomer?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What is a Thermosetting Elastomer?

Answer 6

A polymers that undergo a chemical reaction (often called curing or cross-linking) during processing, leading to a permanently set shape.

Question 7

What are the properties of Natural Rubber (Elastomer)

Answer 7

Strong, High Tensile Strength, Cold Resistance.

Question 8

What are the Applications of Natural Rubber (Elastomer)

Answer 8

Car And Vehicle Tyres, Footwear.

Question 9

What are the properties of Butadiene Rubber (Elastomers)

Answer 9

Tough, Wear Resistance, Electrical Insulator.

Question 10

What are the Applications of Butadiene Rubber (Elastomers)

Answer 10

Tyres Shoe Soles, Water Hoes.

Question 11

What are the properties of Neoprene (Elastomers)

Answer 11

Good Thermal Resistance, Tough good oil resistance.

Question 12

What are the Applications of Neoprene (Elastomers)

Answer 12

Wet Suits, laptop Cases, Shock Absorber seats, door seats.

Question 13

What are the properties of Silicone (Elastomers)

Answer 13

Flexible, Low Friction, Good weather resistant.

Question 14

What are the Applications of Silicone (Elastomers)

Answer 14

Flexible Bakeware, Cooking Utensils.

Question 15

Are Biopolymers Biodegradable Plastics?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

What are biodegradable plastics?

Answer 16

Plastics that are designed to break down under the right conditions.