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2a. Ultra-fine carbon black is often added to rubbers and plastics during manufacture to enhance certain properties. Briefly discuss the merits and demerits of adding ultrafine carbon black to (i) rubber and (ii) polystyrene. b. Contrast the above with the addition of rubber particles to polystyrene.

          2a.
Ultra-fine carbon black is often added to rubbers and plastics during manufacture to
enhance certain properties. Briefly discuss the merits and demerits of adding
ultrafine carbon black to (i) rubber and (ii) polystyrene.
b.
Contrast the above with the addition of rubber particles to polystyrene.

2a.
Ultra-fine carbon black is often added to rubbers and plastics during manufacture to
enhance certain properties. Briefly discuss the merits and demerits of adding
ultrafine carbon black to (i) rubber and (ii) polystyrene.
b.
Contrast the above with the addition of rubber particles to polystyrene.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Ultra-fine carbon black is often added to rubbers and plastics during manufacture to enhance certain properties. Briefly discuss the merits and demerits of adding ultrafine carbon black to (i) rubber and (ii) polystyrene, as well as the contrast with the addition of rubber particles to polystyrene.