Question

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Polymers?
1. Corrosion and weather resistances
2. High elongation
3. high specific strength
4. All of the options

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the options

Explanation:

Polymers

• They are giant molecules. They are important chemicals in our bodies (proteins, poly(nucleic acids)), in plants (starch, cellulose), and in our everyday lives (fibres, plastics, elastomers).
• Every polymer has its own characteristics, but most polymers have the following general properties.

 

• Characteristics of Polymers
  • Low specific gravity and high specific strength
  • Thermal and electrical insulations
  • Corrosion and weather resistances
  • They can be processed in various ways to produce thin fibres or intricate parts (High elongation)
  • Ease in design and manufacturing of complicated structures
  • Outstanding aesthetic appeal due to ease in the adoption of permanent colours
  • Mass production with low energy-intensive manufacturing techniques
  • Ease in printability and adhesion
  • Ease in handling and cleanliness
  • Offering tremendous scope of physical and chemical modification to meet industrial and consumer requirement
  • Tremendous adaptability to low-cost production.