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Polymer Additives & Finishes

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Polymers are usually self finishing this means they do not need extra surface finishes. But one option is to give them a ...

a)

flame finish

b)

spray finish

c)

polished with elbow grease

2.

This pad printing process is used to...

a)

print onto flat polymers

b)

print onto curved polymers

c)

print onto any polymer surface

3.

When printing is not possible, _ _ _ _ _ decals can be applied to polymer products.

(a)  

4.

Which of the following are polymer additives? Tick all that apply

a)

pigments

b)

preservatives

c)

fillers

d)

antioxidants

e)

free radicals

5.

What additive is used in uPVC to protect it from sunlight?

a)

Screen block

b)

Stabilisers

c)

Pigment

6.

What is added to polymers at the manufacturing stage to reduce the amount of plastic used but can increase the strength.

a)

Recycled plastic

b)

Stabilisers

c)

Fillers

7.

A two part polymer adhesive or sometimes just known as a polymer is...

a)

Epoxy Resin

b)

Gorilla Glue

c)

Contact adhesive

8.

As well as pigment to create colour polymers can also come in metallic, transparent, opaque, mirrored and fluorescent. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False