Request a call back

Join NOW to get access to exclusive study material for best results

CBSE Class 8 Answered

How is rayon made?why is it called artificial silk?list it's important properties and uses.(long answer question)
Asked by bunnyrahul66 | 18 Apr, 2019, 09:01: PM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer

Rayon

It is a man-made fibre prepared from a natural raw material called the cellulose, by chemical treatment.

The cellulose required for making rayon is obtained from the wood pulp.

So, rayon is obtained by the chemical treatment of wood pulp.

Threads are prepared from it with the help of machines. These threads have shine and strength, and they are known as ‘synthetic or artificial silk’.

 
Uses of Rayon:
 
a. In the medical field for making bandages and surgical dressings.

b. In making bed sheets, curtains, blankets etc.

c. In the textile industry for making sarees , dresses etc.

d. Used to make carpets

Answered by Ramandeep | 19 Apr, 2019, 10:33: AM
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by dvaskuri | 17 May, 2023, 09:35: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by rupali77060 | 30 Jul, 2022, 06:57: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by rupali77060 | 28 Jul, 2022, 08:26: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by jambutkarshourya | 09 Jul, 2022, 04:49: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by rajputmanu080 | 03 Jul, 2022, 03:27: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by rupalipandey699 | 28 Apr, 2022, 07:06: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by Kumarisheelesh681 | 04 Sep, 2021, 05:28: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by kheraliyanviibmiskin | 21 May, 2021, 03:10: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by Ganesamoorthy | 27 Apr, 2021, 10:53: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 8 - Science
Asked by studentclass8.edubuddy | 13 Apr, 2021, 10:02: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
Get Latest Study Material for Academic year 24-25 Click here
×