Silicone, Polyurethane, and Polysulfide Are Commonly Used as Joint Sealants

question 45

Essay

Silicone, polyurethane, and polysulfide are commonly used as joint sealants. Explain their relative suitability for various applications.

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Definitions:

Profit

The profit earned when the revenue generated from a business operation surpasses all its associated expenses, costs, and taxes required for the operation.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, where no single participant can significantly influence price or supply.

Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit.

Average Variable Cost

The variable cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output.