Chemical Engineering - Polymer Technology - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Polymer Technology - Section 2 (Q.No. 4)
4.
Branched chair polymers as compared to linear polymers have
higher melting point.
higher tensile strength.
lower density.
none of these.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Mayank saroj said:   1 decade ago
I think it is not correct answer.

Branched chair polymer have higher density.

Jeetendrakushwaha said:   9 years ago
Please tell me the correct answer.

Ashish said:   8 years ago
The polymerization reaction of monomer leads the molecule to a branched chain polymer posses a weaker bond and makes the molecule more flexible. This is known as low density polyethylene (LDPE).

Linear structure of polymer is termed as HDPE.

Deepak said:   8 years ago
I think higher melting point.

Mahi - Gorakhpur said:   6 years ago
Explanation by - Mr. Ashish Bhai is 100% Right.
Hence option - C is correct .
Ldpe - Branched polymer
Hdpe - Linear (Long chain polymer)
So low density polymer should be Branched polymer.

KRR said:   3 years ago
Linear polymers: The polymers made up of long continuous chains without any branches are called linear polymers. They have high melting points, high densities and high tensile strength. Example: Polyethene, PVC.

Branched-chain polymers: The polymers made up of a main chain (linear chain) with smaller chains as branches of the main chain are called branched-chain polymers. They have lower melting points, densities, and tensile strength as compared to linear polymers.

Example: Polypropylene.
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