Question

What are synthetic fibers and mention the importance of synthetic polymers in our life.​

Answer 1

Your Answer:

Synthetic Fiber

Synthetic fibers are also known as man made fibers. As name suggests that these fiber are created by humans by various chemical process.

Examples of Synthetic fibers:

There are many types of fiber. Some are famous for durability, some for its strong nature and some for their looks. Some of examples are

• Rayon
• Nylon
• Polyester
• Acrylic
• Spandex

Importance of synthetic fibers in our Life:

As synthetic fibers are Resistant to acids and alkalies and have high tensile strength. They can be cleaned easily.

So, they are used in:-

• Auto parts
• Industrial fibers
• Food containers
• Liner in bags
• Dishware
• Wrapping material for textiles and food
• Widely used in women's hosiery and lingerie
• Used in carpeting material

Answer 2

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"Synthetic fibres are man-made fibres, most of them are prepared from raw material petroleum called petrochemicals. "

➳All fabrics are obtained from fibres, while fibres are obtained from artificial or man-made sources.

➳ They consist of a small unit or a polymer which is made from many repeating units known as monomers.

➳They include nylon, acrylics, polyurethane, and polypropylene.

➳ Millions of tons of these fibres are produced all over the world each year.

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Synthetic Polymers plays a very important role :

• Teflon is a special plastic on which oil and water do not stick.Teflon is used for giving non stick coating on cook wares like non stick frying pans.

• Bakelite is used for making handles of cooking utensils.

• Melamine is a fire resistant plastic.

• Poly Vinyl chloride is used for making insulation of electrical wires , pipes etc.

• Polythene is used in making plastic bags, bottles etc.

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