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Synthetic Fibers and Plastics CBSE Notes
1. Synthetic fibres and plastics, like natural fibres, are made of very large units called polymers. Polymers are made up of many smaller units. Polymers are made up of many smaller units.
2. While natural fibres are obtained from plants and animals, synthetic fibres are obtained by the chemical processing of petrochemicals. Like natural fibres, these fibres can also be woven into fabrics.
3. Synthetic fibres find uses ranging from many household articles like ropes, buckets, furniture, containers, etc. to highly specialized uses in aircraft, ships, spacecraft, healthcare, etc.
4. Depending upon the types of chemicals used for manufacturing synthetic fibres, they are named as Rayon, Nylon, Polyester and Acrylic.
5. The different types of fibres differ from one another in their strength, water-absorbing capacity, nature of burning, cost, durability, etc.
6. Today, life without plastics cannot be imagined. Be it home, or outside, plastic is everywhere.
7. The waste created by plastics is not environmentally friendly. On burning plastics release poisonous gases. On dumping in the ground they may take years to degenerate. This is because of their non-biodegradable nature.
8. We need to use synthetic fibres and plastics in such a manner that we can enjoy their good qualities and at the same time minimise the environmental hazards for the living communities.
9. Types of Synthetic Fibers:
(i) Rayon: It is made from cellulose obtained from wood pulp. It is used to make containers, car upholstery, etc.
(ii) Nylon: A polyamide made from petroleum. It is lightweight, strong and durable. The fabric allows easy evaporation and dries quickly. It is used in parachutes, flak vests, combat uniforms, tires, etc.
(iii) Polyester: A versatile and important man-made fabric. It has an outstanding characteristic of resisting wrinkle and springing back into its crisp, smooth shape. It is strong and soft. It is used in dresses, suits, rainwear, etc.
(iv) Acrylic: A fibre similar to that of wool and is used to make sweaters, blankets, shawls, etc. It is lightweight, soft and warm. Also, it is cheaper than natural wool. It is resistant to chemicals, moths and sunlight. Therefore, they are widely in use nowadays.
10. Plastics: Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a polymer. Some plastics have a linear arrangement of the units and some have a cross-linked arrangement of the units.
Examples: Polythene.
11. Characteristics of Plastics:
(i) Non-reactive: Not affected by air, water, soil, etc.
(ii) Light, strong and durable: Light, strong and durable and can be moulded into different shapes and sizes.
(iii) Poor Conductors: Do not allow heat and electricity to flow through them.
12. Effect of Plastics on Environment: Natural materials like wood and paper are biodegradable (bio = living; degradable = able to break down). In contrast, most plastics do not decay, therefore, they are non-biodegradable. The lightweight nature of plastics can also be a problem. The burning of plastics also releases poisonous fumes into the atmosphere. This way plastics pollute the environment.
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