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Injection molding of liquid silicone rubber - Quiz
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  • 1. Which certification is mentioned in relation to LSR biocompatibility?
A) ASTM D2000
B) UL 94V-0
C) USP Class VI
D) ISO 9001
  • 2. What is the hardness range of LSR in Shore A?
A) 5 to 80
B) 0 to 40
C) 20 to 100
D) 10 to 50
  • 3. How does LSR react to fire?
A) It is highly flammable
B) It produces toxic fumes
C) It melts quickly
D) It is fire retardant
  • 4. Which of these is a sterilization method for LSR?
A) Liquid nitrogen freezing
B) Steam autoclaving
C) Microwave heating
D) UV bleaching
  • 5. What is a natural aesthetic property of LSR?
A) Metallic finish
B) High gloss
C) Opacity
D) Transparency
  • 6. Why is LSR suitable for components under the hood of a car?
A) Low cost
B) Extreme temperature resistance
C) Magnetic properties
D) Conductivity
  • 7. Which chemical substances does LSR resist?
A) Oils only
B) Acids and alkali
C) Strong solvents
D) None of the above
  • 8. How can LSR be described in terms of smell and taste?
A) Tasteless and odorless
B) Distinct chemical scent
C) Slightly bitter
D) Sweet smelling
  • 9. What is a key mechanical property of LSR?
A) Brittleness
B) Low elongation
C) Rigidity
D) High tear strength
  • 10. What makes LSR an appealing option for electrical applications?
A) Conductivity
B) High magnetism
C) Static generation
D) Excellent insulating properties
  • 11. Which agency standard is listed for LSR compliance?
A) FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
B) EPA Section 5
C) OSHA Standard 1910
D) CE Marking 2024
  • 12. How does LSR compare to other elastomers regarding bacteria growth?
A) It is resistant to bacteria growth
B) It must be coated to prevent bacteria
C) It has no effect on bacteria
D) It promotes bacteria growth
  • 13. What is the curing system used for high purity liquid silicone rubber?
A) Heat-activated sulfur cured.
B) UV cured.
C) Peroxide cured.
D) Platinum cured.
  • 14. Why is intensive distributive mixing required for liquid silicone rubber?
A) To remove oxygen from the material.
B) To lower the melting point of the silicone.
C) Because of its thermosetting nature.
D) Because it is a thermoplastic material.
  • 15. What percentage of the silicone family do silicone rubbers constitute?
A) 10%
B) 50%
C) 30%
D) 75%
  • 16. What property do methyl-groups provide to silicone rubber?
A) Conductive electrical properties.
B) High solubility in water.
C) Increased transparency.
D) Hydrophobicity.
  • 17. Which material is mentioned as a common substrate for overmolding silicone buttons?
A) Polypropylene
B) Polystyrene
C) Polyethylene
D) Nylon 6,6
  • 18. What is another name for supply drums?
A) Injectors.
B) Mixers.
C) Plungers.
D) Nozzles.
  • 19. Which of the following is a typical application for liquid silicone rubber?
A) Building insulation foam.
B) Glass window panes.
C) Automotive tires.
D) Bottle nipples.
  • 20. What side groups are present in the backbone of silicone rubber?
A) Carbonyl or hydroxyl.
B) Methyl or vinyl.
C) Phenyl or ethyl.
D) Butyl or propyl.
  • 21. What is the function of the injecting device?
A) Curing the elastomer.
B) Pressurizing the liquid silicone.
C) Trimming excess material.
D) Storing the final product.
  • 22. How are liquid silicone rubbers typically supplied?
A) Loose powder
B) Barrels
C) Pre-vulcanized sheets
D) Solid blocks
  • 23. What is the primary function of the static mixer in the LSR process?
A) Mixing the two components
B) Filtering impurities
C) Adding the catalyst
D) Cooling the material
  • 24. What process is typically used for hard silicone rubbers?
A) Extrusion molding
B) Injection molding
C) Transfer molding
D) Blow molding
  • 25. What physical property of liquid silicone requires perfect mould cavity seals?
A) High thermal conductivity
B) Low vulcanization speed
C) Low viscosity
D) High density
  • 26. What range of pressure is used to pump LSR liquids?
A) 10000 - 20000 psi
B) 500 - 5000 psi
C) 50 - 200 psi
D) 10 - 100 psi
  • 27. What piece of equipment is used to retard the curing process prior to mold introduction?
A) A color injector
B) A static mixer
C) A vacuum pump
D) A chiller
  • 28. When does the curing process begin for LSR?
A) Once the material enters the mold
B) Immediately once components are mixed
C) After the heating cycle completes
D) Before the static mixer stage
  • 29. Which of the following is an advantage of liquid silicone injection molding?
A) High material waste
B) Short cycle time
C) Low process repeatability
D) Requires manual trimming
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