Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
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Q.1 (a) Mention the type of Silica used in compounding of Silicon rubber. Write about (03)
problem and remedy associated during mixing.
(b) Give reaction mechanism for Peroxide vulcanization of Silicon rubber and explain (04)
it.
(c) Describe mixing of Heat vulcanizable solid Silicon rubber in Two-roll Mixing mill (07)
with schematic diagram.
Q.2 (a) Draw the schematic representation for preparation of Silicone water-based (03)
Elastomer.
(b) Write about Particle Coalescence and film formation for water-based Silicone (04)
Elastomer.
(c) Describe in detail about compression molding of Solid Silicon rubber. (07)
OR
(c) Draw the schematic diagram for molding sequence for Injection molding of Silicon (07)
rubber.
Q.3 (a) List the basic classification of Silicone Elastomer as per functional group. (03)
(b) Write about chemistry and applications of Two pack-RTV silicon rubber. (04)
(c) Describe in detail about various problems occurred during Silicon rubber extrusion (07)
with their causes and remedies.
OR
Q.3 (a) What are soft spots? Why it occurs during Silicon rubber processing? (03)
(b) Write about One pack-RTV silicon rubber with its basic characteristics and (04)
applications.
(c) Mention two specialized Vulcanisation System for Silicon rubber Extrusions. (07)
Explain both in detail.
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