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III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Describe vapor phase osmometry with neat sketch?

(b) Name the type of polymeric membranes used in osmometers for the estimation
of molecular weight? [8+8]

2. (a) Write short notes on proteins.

[8+8]
(b) What are natural polymers? Also, give the differences between naturally oc-
curring low molecular weight substances and natural polymers?

3. Contrast termination mechanisms in cationic and free radical polymerization and

indicate an easy way, based on kinetics, to distinguish between the two? [16]

4. Define Glass transition temperature and explain briefly various methods for the
estimation of glass transition temperature? [16]

5. (a) What is the purpose of addition of coupling agents to polymer during process-
ing? Give a few examples of coupling agents. Explain the mechanism of the
action of coupling agent in polymers with an example.
(b) What is the action of plasticizer in polymer processing? State the character-
istics of plasticizers. Give a few examples of commonly used plasticizers.
[10+6]

6. (a) Explain in terms of molecular structure the following properties of PTFE

i. melting point
ii. solubility
iii. melt flow behaviour
iv. chemical inertness .
(b) Write the chemical equations for the polymerization of poly oxy ethylene.[8+8]

7. (a) What are the different types of polyurethanes that can be obtained? Explain
the polymerization reactions.
(b) Describe the properties and applications of polyethylene terephalate (PET)
polymers. [10+6]

8. (a) Explain the compression molding process with a diagram. For what type of
polymers is it used?

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(b) What are the advantages of transfer molding over compression molding. Ex-
plain the transfer molding process with a figure. [8+8]

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Code No: R05320805 Set No. 2
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the derivatives of cellulose? Explain briefly each one of them. [8+8]
(b) What is visco-elastcity? Explain briefly

2. (a) Discuss the occurrence, chemical composition, method of extraction and ap-
plication of shellac? [8+8]
(b) What are biopolymers? Give few examples and also write their applications?

3. What are the techniques available for polymerization process? Explain each tech-
nique briefly? [16]

4. Explain briefly the relationship between structure and mechanical properties?[16]

5. (a) What do you understand by degradation of polymers? Explain the two mech-
anisms of degradation with examples.
(b) Why is it required to incorporate additives in polymers before processing?
(c) Explain the following characteristics of additives:
i. Bleeding
ii. Blooming. [6+4+6]

6. (a) Explain the preparation of polyvinyl acetate from its monomer. Write about
its properties and uses.
(b) How is polyvinyl alcohol prepared? Write the reaction equation. What are its
uses? [8+8]

7. (a) Describe the processing of phenolic molding materials of different forms for
applications.
(b) State the monomers and cross-linking agents employed to make phenol com-
pounds. [8+8]

8. How will you compare transfer molding with compression molding in relation to its
flow properties, choice of materials, advantages and disadvantages. [16]

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Code No: R05320805 Set No. 3
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain briefly various methods used for the measurement of molecular weight
and its distribution? [16]

2. (a) Write short notes on proteins.

[8+8]
(b) What are natural polymers? Also, give the differences between naturally oc-
curring low molecular weight substances and natural polymers?

3. Discuss the influence of ion pairs on polymerization by ionic mechanisms? [16]

4. (a) What is equal relativity hypothesis? Explain? [8+8]

(b) Using the equal reactivity hypothesis, explain the kinetics of step growth poly-
merization.

5. (a) Write short notes on Antioxidants.

(b) Write short notes on stabilizers. [8+8]

6. What are acetal polymers? Explain chemical reactions, polymerization conditions,

chemicals used, properties of any acetal polymer. [16]

7. (a) Describe the manufacture of PET with a flow sheet. Write the reaction equa-
tions for the two stages in the formation of the polymer.
(b) What are the uses of the polymer? Write about its general properties. [10+6]

8. How will you compare transfer molding with compression molding in relation to its
flow properties, choice of materials, advantages and disadvantages. [16]

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Code No: R05320805 Set No. 4
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain different ways to express the average molecular weight of polymers?
[8+8]
(b) Explain method of estimation of molecular weight from viscosity measure-
ment?
2. Write a detailed note on the following? [8+8]

(a) Natural Rubber

(b) Rosin

3. How degree of polymerization depends on temperature in [5+5+6]

(a) Polymerization initiated by thermal decomposition of an initiator

(b) Photo polymerization
(c) When transfer reactions are controlling

4. (a) What is equal relativity hypothesis? Explain? [8+8]

(b) Using the equal reactivity hypothesis, explain the kinetics of step growth poly-
merization.
5. (a) Write short notes on particulate and resin fillers.
(b) Name few coupling agents.
(c) Differentiate between fillers and coupling agents. [8+4+4]
6. Discuss the relative physical properties of polystyrene, impact polystyrene, and
ABS resins and account for differences in terms of molecular structure. [16]
7. (a) Describe the processing of phenolic molding materials of different forms for
applications.
(b) State the monomers and cross-linking agents employed to make phenol com-
pounds. [8+8]
8. (a) What type of curing agents are used in molding techniques.
(b) Which type of plastic product does not require compounding?
(c) What is the modification of injection molding? What are their advantages?
[6+4+6]

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