LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Sc.
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DEGREE EXAMINATION –CHEMISTRY
FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007
CH 5400 – POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Date & Time: 30/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
PART-A (10×2=20)
Answer all questions.
- What are co-polymers? Give examples.
- Write any two uses of the following.
- a) Nylon b) polyester
- Draw the structure of isotactic polypropylene.
- Define critical micellar concentration.
- What is virgin polymer?
- Give the structure of Teflon and mention its monomer and use.
- Differentiate organic and inorganic polymers.
- Compare bulk and solution polymerization.
- What is nitrile polymer?
- What are elastomers?
PART-B
Answer any eight questions. (8X5=40)
- Write short note on:
- Addition polymerization
- Condensation polymerization
- Describe the process and reactions involved in vulcanization.
- What are Photostabilizers? Explain their characteristics with example.
- How are the following polymers and their monomers prepared?
- i) Polyethylene ii) Buna-s
- Explain the mechanism of alkali catalyzed polycondensation of phenol and
formaldehyde. Mention the uses of this polymer.
- What is polymer degradation? Explain the different types of polymer degradation.
- Write the preparation and uses of the following:
- i) PET ii) HDPE
- Differentiate thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
- Define cohesive energy and account for high cohesive energy of polyamide.
- Explain the types of stereo regular polymer.
- Write a note on ‘gas phase polymerization’.
- What is compounding? Explain its importance.
PART-C
Answer any four questions.
- a) Explain the mechanism of free-radical polymerization with an example. (5)
b)Give an account of cationic polymerization. (5)
- Discuss the different steps involved in emulsion polymerization. (10)
- Write a note on fibre reinforced plastics. (10)
- Write a note on:
- Injection moulding
- Blow moulding. (5+5)
- What is Zeiglar-natta catalyst? Explain its advantages with mechanism. (10)
- a) Explain the role of primary and secondary bond forces in polymers. (6)
- b) Give preparation, properties and uses of the following:
- i) PVC ii) PUF (2+2)