Engineering Questions with Answers - Multiple Choice Questions
Polymer Engineering MCQ’s – Phenolic Resins
1 - Question
How many methylol groups are present in a typical novolac molecule?
a) 3-5
b) 6-8
c) 0
d) 2
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Explanation: A typical novolac molecule contains around 6 aromatic rings linked through methylene linkages and having practically no methylol groups attached to it. Thus they are soluble and fusible.
2 - Question
If the resinification reaction is stopped at early stages, a low molecular weight product A, having 3-4 aromatic rings and 3-5 methylol groups, which is soluble in alkalis and alcohol is formed. What is the name of the product A?
a) resole
b) resitol
c) resite
d) novolac
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Explanation: If the resinification reaction is stopped at early stages, a low molecular weight product soluble in alkalis and alcohol is obtained. It is known as resole or A-stage resin, which has 3-4 aromatic rings and 3-5 methylol groups. It may be either linear or may be lowly branched.
3 - Question
What is the name of the B- staged resin formed in resinification process?
a) resol
b) resitol
c) resite
d) novolac
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Explanation: The reaction of resols with other reactive species and also among each other leads to the production of B-staged resins, known as resitols, which are mildly cross-linked molecules.
4 - Question
Resin P, on further heating turns into completely cross-linked resin Q, which is totally insoluble and infusible. Resin P is slightly heat fusible and insoluble in alkalis and alcohols but partly soluble in acetone. What are the names of resin P and Q?
a) resol and resitol
b) resitol and resite
c) resol and resite
d) none of the mentioned
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Explanation: Resitols being slightly heat fusible on further heating turn into fully cured or cross-linked resin known as resite or C-staged resin which is totally insoluble and infusible.
5 - Question
Which of the following phenolic resins are suitable for the decorative laminates?
a) caustic soda catalyzed resols
b) ammonia catalyzed resols
c) spirit resols
d) resites
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Explanation: Caustic soda catalyzed resols are suitable for mechanical and decorative laminates while ammonia catalyzed resols are used for electrical laminates.
6 - Question
What are the temperature and pressure conditions in compression moulding technique in the moulding of phenolic moulding powder?
a) 160-170 ᵒC and 1500-3000 psi
b) 100-120 ᵒC and 1000-1500 psi
c) 160-170 ᵒC and 500-1000 psi
d) 100-200 ᵒC and 1500-3000 psi
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Explanation: Compression moulding is operated to mould the phenolic moulding powders by using a pressure of about 1500-3000 psi and temperature of 160-170 ᵒC.
7 - Question
What is the approximate phenol formaldehyde ratio used is the preparation of casting grade phenolic resins?
a) 1:2.2
b) 2:1
c) 3:1
d) 1:2
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Explanation: The casting grade phenolics are prepared from highly pure grades of phenol and formaldehyde using more than 2 moles of formaldehyde per mole of phenol and employing alkaline catalyst.
8 - Question
Why is a stainless steel kettle used in the production of casting grade phenolics?
a) to minimize corrosion’
b) to minimize color formation
c) to maximize color formation
d) to increase strength
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Explanation: To minimize color formation, a stainless steel kettle is used in the process of formation and a mild temperature of 70-75 ᵒC is maintained.
9 - Question
What type of phenolics is extensively used as objects of art and jewellery?
a) laminated phenolics
b) cast phenolics
c) oil-soluble phenolics
d) resols
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Explanation: Due to their attractive colours and transparency, self-lubricating properties and good machinability, the cast phenolics are used as objects of art and jewellery and as handles of tools and umbrella, knobs, etc.
10 - Question
How is the cross-linking of novolacs better accomplished along with the presence of additional formaldehyde?
a) use of acidic catalyst
b) use of basic catalyst
c) additional phenol
d) none of the mentioned
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Explanation: The cross-linking of novolacs is better accomplished using a basic catalyst. An insoluble, infusible, cross-linked polymer products is then formed in a single step.