Question

Give the characteristic properties and uses of the following(i). Polythene (ii).Polystyrene (iii) Teflon​

Answer 1

Properties of:

(1) Polythene

(A) have low strength.

(B) Its density: 0.88–0.96 g/cm cube

(2) Polystyrene

(A) is an amorphous, colorless, and transparent commodity thermoplastic. It is rigid, brittle, relatively hard and has excellent gamma radiation resistance, good electrical properties.

(3) Teflon

It is weather and UV resistant.