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Lab3 Bakelite by mthandanimlotshwa0 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document outlines the preparation of phenol formaldehyde resin, also known as Bakelite, through the condensation of phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The procedure involves mixing specific quantities of glacial acetic acid, formaldehyde, and phenol, followed by careful heating with concentrated sulfuric acid to form a plastic mass. The resulting phenol formaldehyde resin exhibits excellent heat resistance and is used in various applications including electrical insulators an
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