Which outcome occurs when polyethylene chains experience excessive shear stress during extrusion?

💡 Explanation

When polyethylene chains undergo high shear stress, chain scission occurs due to the mechanical breaking of covalent bonds along the polymer backbone, resulting in shorter chains and reduced viscosity. Therefore, reduced viscosity results, rather than increased crystallinity, cross-linking or void formation each requiring different processing conditions or additives.

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