Explain the role of lubricants and plasticizers in the

  • Explain the role of lubricants and plasticizers in the
  • Explain the role of lubricants and plasticizers in the
  • Explain the role of lubricants and plasticizers in the
  • Why are lubricants important for polymers?
  • Lubricants as additives for polymers assist the movement of one object passing another object. Their primary role is to reduce friction, minimize wear and prevent overheating of parts. While wear and heat cannot be completely eliminated, reducing them to negligible or acceptable levels is a must to maintain performance in your application!
  • How do Plasticizers improve the properties of a polymer?
  • They improve the following properties of the polymers: Plasticizers increase the flow and thermoplasticity of a polymer. This is done by decreasing the viscosity of the polymer melt, Tg, Tm, and elastic modulus of the finished product.
  • What are plasticizers & how do they work?
  • Plasticizers are non-volatile organic substances (mainly liquids) added into a plastic or elastomer. They are also usually cheaper than other additives. They improve the following properties of the polymers: Plasticizers increase the flow and thermoplasticity of a polymer.
  • What lubricants are used in plastic products?
  • The use of lubricants imparts flawlessness, and glossy finish to the plastic products. Commonly used lubricants are soaps, or esters of fatty acids such as oleic and stearic acids or waxes. Stabilizers help improve stability of the plastic besides impart rigidity.
  • What is lubrication theory?
  • The lubrication theory says: As the system is heated, plasticizer molecules diffuse into the polymer. This weakens forces between polymer chains. Acting as shields, the molecules reduce interactive forces between polymers. This prevents rigid network formation.
  • How do lubricants act in a heterogeneous polymer system?
  • As lubricants act by the precipitation of substances introduced to the phase interface of the heterogeneous polymer system and this process is governed by the difference in surface energies of the components of the system approaching thermodynamic stability.

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