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Polybutadiene or Butadiene rubber or BR.

Polybutadiene or Butadiene rubber or BR;

  • Polybutadiene is a synthetic rubber.
  • Polybutadiene rubber is a polymer formed from the polymerisation of the monomer 1,3-butadiene.
    This image shows synthesis of Polybutadiene rfrom Butadiene.
    Polybutadiene.
  • Polybutadiene has good abrasion and tear resistance.
  • Polybutadiene was one of the first types of synthetic elastomer or rubber to be invented.
  • Polybutadiene is a diene polymer, that is, it is a polymer made from a monomer that contains two carbon-carbon double bond, specifically butadiene.
  • Polybutadiene has a high resistance to wear and is used especially in the manufacture of tires.
  • It is also used to make golf balls and various elastic objects.
  • Polybutadiene rubber can also be used in footwear.
  • Butadiene rubber is used in conveyor belts.
  • Polybutadiene rubber is used in toys.
    Uses of Polybutadiene in toys,tires, footwear, conveyor belts,golf balls.
    Uses of Polybutadiene rubber.

Questions on Polybutadiene;

Q1) What is Polybutadiene?
Ans) Polybutadiene is a synthetic rubber.
Q2) How is Polybutadiene prepared?
Ans) Polybutadiene rubber is a polymer formed from the polymerisation of the monomer 1,3-butadiene.
Q3) Write some properties of Polybutadiene?
Ans) Some properties of Polybutadiene rubber are given below;
1) Polybutadiene has good abrasion and tear resistance.
2) Polybutadiene was one of the first types of synthetic elastomer or rubber to be invented.
3) Polybutadiene is a diene polymer, that is, it is a polymer made from a monomer that contains two carbon-carbon double bonds, specifically butadiene.
4) Polybutadiene has a high resistance to wear.
Q4) Write some uses of Polybutadiene?
Ans) Some uses of Polybutadiene are given below;
1) Polybutadiene has a high resistance to wear and is used especially in the manufacture of tires.
2) It is also used to make golf balls and various elastic objects.
3) Polybutadiene rubber can also be used in footwear.
4) Butadiene rubber is used in conveyor belts.
5) Polybutadiene rubber is used in toys. Next

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