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tingc95

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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?
 
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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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