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tingc95

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on: Aug 19, 2018
Discuss why acetals are generally not made into fibers.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the engineering thermoplastics could reasonably be used as a tire cord material?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


snackralk

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The very high crystallinity of acetals makes them brittle and, therefore, not suitable for fibers.

Answer to Question 2

Nylon, especially


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