Polymer Identification – Data sheet

Name : ___________________________________
Group : _________
Year : _________
Date & Day : _________

1. General Observations
1. Color :
2. Physical Form :
3. Odour :
4. Cutting Test : Easily pared off Yes/ No
Becomes flaky or powder Yes/No
5. Method of Fabrication :
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2. Heating Test
Remarks :

Possibilities :
Not Possible :
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3. Floatation Test
Remarks :

Possibilities :
Not Possible :
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4. Burning Test
1. Burning Characteristics :
2. Self – extinguisher or continue to burn? :
3. Nature and color of smoke :
Remarks :

Possibilities :
Not Possible :
5. Pyrolysis Test
Remarks :

Possibilities :
Not Possible :
6. Solubility Test
Remarks :

Solvents :
Non – Solvents :

Possibilities :
Not Possible :
7. Element Detection
Element(s) Present:
(i). Nil, (ii). Oxygen, (iii). Halogens, (iv). Nitrogen, (v). Sulfur

Possibilities :
Not Possible :
8. Specific Identification Test
Test for: ____________________________

9. Result: ___________________________________________

Teacher’s Remark:

Instructor’s Signature