Single Choice

The tensile strength, elasticity and resistance to abrasion can be increased by a process called ___

AGalvanisation
BVulcanization
Correct Answer
CBessemerisation
DSulphonation

Solution

In vulcanization, there is formation of crosslinks of sulphur at the reactive sites of the double bond which stiffens the rubber and also increase the resistance to abrasion and tensile strength, the elasticity of the rubber.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Polymers

The process involving heating of rubber with sulphur is called ___

Polymers

The process of vulcanization was introduced by ____

Polymers

Heating rubber with sulphur is known as:

Polymers

The process of vulcanisation makes rubber:

Polymers

Illustrate the following terms : (a) Copolymerization (b) Vulcanization

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