Polymer Chemistry (312331) MSBTE QuAn Question Answer Book

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QuAn Book – Polymer Chemistry (312331)

The QuAn Book for Polymer Chemistry (Subject Code: 312331) is a premium study material designed for MSBTE K-Scheme Diploma Engineering students. It provides a complete, topicwise question bank with model answers to help you score maximum marks.

Syllabus Coverage (MSBTE K-Scheme)

• Unit I – Polymer and its classification: Monomer, Polymer & oligomer; Classification of polymer on basis of Origin, Thermal behaviour, Structure, C-C linkages, End user applications; Basic types of Polymerization reaction, Concept of functionality and its applications, examples of monomers; Homo and Co polymers
• Unit II – Polymerization mechanism & Technique: Polymerization – Chain polymerization (initiation, propagation & termination), Free radical polymerization, Coordination polymerization, Ionic polymerization- anionic & cationic; Polymerization – Step polymerization, Polycondensation, Polyaddition, Ring opening; Polymerization Technique, Bulk, Solution, Suspension, Emulsion (Merits, demerits, comparison of polymerization technique.)
• Unit III – Structure and glass transition of Polymer: Concept of Homochain and Heterochain Polymer, Configuration and Conformation, crystalline and amorphous state, Linear, Branched, Crosslinked Polymer, Random Copolymer, Alternate copolymer, Block Copolymer, Graft copolymer; Stereo regular Polymer (Optical and Geometric) its example; Concept of Glass transition state; Factors affecting Glass transition temperature; Relation between Glass transition temperature and Melting temperature; Effect of plasticizer and molecular weight on glass transition temperature; Practical Significance of glass transition temperature
• Unit IV – Concept and Determination of Molecular Weight: Average Molecular Weights in polymers; Number average; weight average molecular weight; Molecular weight and degree of Polymerization; practical significance of molecular weight; Polydispersity and molecular weight distribution in polymers; Analytical techniques used to determine molecular weight: End-group analysis, Light scattering, Viscometery, Cryoscopy, Ebulliometry, Membrane osmometry, Ultra centrifugation
• Unit V – Degradation of Polymers: Polymer degradation; Mechanism of degradation; Types of polymer degradation – Mechanical, Oxidative, Thermal, Ultrasound waves, Photo degradation, High energy radiation; Prevention of degradation, Antioxidant, Thermal stabilizers, U.V. Stabilizers

What’s Inside the QuAn Book?

• Topicwise Question Bank – All important 2, 4 and 6 marks questions by unit
• Model Answers – Step-by-step solutions with diagrams and marking scheme
• Previous Exam Questions – Actual MSBTE Summer and Winter exam questions
• Frequency Analysis – Most repeated questions highlighted for focused study
• Marking Scheme – Know exactly what to write to score full marks
• Last Minute Ready – Ideal for quick and focused exam preparation

Subject Code: 312331 | Subject: Polymer Chemistry | Board: MSBTE | Scheme: K Scheme | Published by: ReemaS Edutech, Kolhapur