Multiple choice

The first raincoat was made in 1823 by charles macintosh. Which of the following polymers is used to make rain coats?

  1. Vinyl fluoride

  2. Polyvinyl fluoride

  3. Polyvinyl chloride

  4. Polytetrafluoroethylene
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Polyvinyl fluoride is mainly used in flammability-lowering coating of airplane interiors and photovoltaic module backsheets. It is also used in raincoats and metal sheeting. Polyvinyl fluoride is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer with the repeating vinyl fluoride unit.

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