Chemical Engineering - Polymer Technology - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Polymer Technology - Section 2 (Q.No. 19)
19.
Addition of stabiliser during PVC manufacture is done to
improve its impact strength.
improve its elasticity.
reduce the melt viscosity & glass transition temperature.
prevent its thermal degradation.
Answer: Option
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KRR said:   3 years ago
Stabilizers are 'intentional additives' used to prevent environmental effects (of heat, UV light, etc.) on the polymer. They are added to plastics to afford protection against heat (thermal) , UV and mechanical degradation of the polymer during both processing and use.

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