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At the design stage adding molecules/monomers with more rings than chains will make the polymer more rigid. If this option is not available, adding fiber or particles or fillers is the usual technique.
You can make a stiff polymer more flexible by adding plasticizers, but going the other way is more difficult. Technically speaking the polymer itself isn't changing, but the material overall will be more rigid than the polymer matrix due to the fiber support.
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Does polymer chain length matter?
Yes, polymer chain length does matter as it influences the physical properties of the polymer such as its strength, flexibility, and viscosity. Longer polymer chains generally result in stronger and more rigid materials, while shorter chains may be more flexible and have lower viscosity. The molecular weight of a polymer is directly related to its chain length.
Is glass window flexible?
No, plastics are far more flexible. Glass is pretty rigid
What is the significance of the Flory characteristic ratio in polymer science and how does it influence the behavior of polymer chains?
The Flory characteristic ratio is important in polymer science because it helps determine the size and shape of polymer chains. It influences the behavior of polymer chains by affecting their flexibility, stiffness, and ability to interact with other molecules. A higher Flory characteristic ratio indicates a more extended and flexible polymer chain, while a lower ratio indicates a more compact and rigid chain.
How does hydrogen bonding affect thermoplastics?
Hydrogen bonding increases the intermolecular forces between polymer chains in thermoplastics, making them more rigid and less flexible. This can result in higher melting points and improved strength and durability of the material.
What makes PVC more flexible?
PVC can be made more flexible by adding plasticizers, which are molecules that increase the spacing between polymer chains, thus allowing them to move more freely. These plasticizers improve the polymer's flexibility and make it more resilient to bending and stretching. Additionally, the amount and type of plasticizer used can be adjusted to achieve the desired level of flexibility in the PVC material.
What is being less rigid?
Rigid means "stiff" or "devoid of flexibility". So being less frigid would mean being more flexible.
How are polymers made rigid?
You need to keep contorting it and moving it it will eventually become more hard to move, thus becoming more rigid. If you stop moving it it will become more like a liquid... just.. not seeping through your hands...
What are the benefits of using a flexible dryer hose compared to a rigid one?
A flexible dryer hose is easier to install and can be bent to fit tight spaces, while a rigid one is more durable and less likely to trap lint.
Why rubber band is more elastic than iron bar?
Rubber bands are more elastic than iron bars because rubber is a polymer with long, flexible chains that can easily stretch and return to their original shape. Iron, on the other hand, has a crystalline structure that is more rigid and does not have the same ability to stretch and return to its original shape.
Are rigid pipes less likely or more likely to burst than flexible pipes during an earthquakes?
Rigid pipes are more likely to burst since they are more brittle and cannot travel as far when subject to strain.
What makes the garbage bags flexible?
Garbage bags are flexible due to them being made from specially structured hydrocarbons known as polyethene or (polythene) as we call it. In certain cases plasticisers can also be added to a material to make it more flexible. NOTE: Polyethene is a large polymer which is a long giant lattice of small individual monomers.
Is glass tough?
no it isn't flexible and that's a fact [Edited by 0siris] Some glass is made to be slightly flexible. In skyscrapers for instance, they make the window panes ever so slightly flexible so that when the pressure inside the building is equalized with the pressure outside the glass doesn't break.
