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Summary AS/A Level Product Design: Polymers and Their Properties
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An overview/summary of different types of polymers, their properties and their common uses.
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1.
List three properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Answer: - High impact strength - Lightweight but durable - Scratch resistant
2.
List three properties of Cellulose Acetate (CA)
Answer: - Tough and rigid - Non flammable - Lightweight
3.
List three properties of Nylon
Answer: - Resistant to friction - Very good elasticity - Hard and tough
4.
List three properties of Acrylic (PMMA)
Answer: - Hard and durable - Food safe - Comes in range of colours (transparent)
5.
List three properties of Polypropylene (PP)
Answer: - Lightweight - Food safe - Good chemical resistance
6.
List three properties of High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Answer: - Good strength and stiffness - Lightweight - Great impact resistance
7.
List three properties of Polystyrene (PS)
Answer: - Lightweight - Colourless - Low impact strength
8.
List three properties of Expanded Polystyrene
Answer: - Good sound and heat insulator - Floatable - Lightweight
9.
List three properties of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Answer: - Good chemical resistance - Lightweight - Low stiffness and rigidity
10.
List three properties of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Answer: - Good chemical resistance - Good stiffness - Very dense
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