1: Plastics, Elastomers, & Composites Flashcards
PMMA (PolyMethylMethAcrylate) - Acrylic (4)
Thermoplastic: Tough, hard, good chemical resistance, translucent or transparent
LDPE (low density polyethylene) (4)
Thermoplastic: Very tough, good ChemRes, weatherproof, low rigidity
HDPE (high density polyethylene) (3)
Thermoplastic: Weatherproof, tough, good ChemRes
PET (Poleyethyleneterephtalate) (3)
Thermplastic: hard, tough, good ChemRes
PVC (Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride) (3)
Thermoplastic: tough, flexible, good ChemRes
uPVC (rigid polyvinyl chloride) (5)
Thermoplastic: rigid, opaque, tough, hard, good ChemRes
PP (polypropylene) (3)
Thermplastic: good ChemRes, tough, good fatigue resistance
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) (2)
Thermoplastic: tough, hard
Epoxy Resin (4)
Thermosetting: rigid, hard, clear, good ChemRes
Urea formaldehyde (5)
Thermosetting: hard, heat resistant, brittle, insulator, good ChemRes
Polyester Resin (4)
Thermosetting: rigid, heat resistant, good ChemRes, brittle
Natural Rubber (4)
Elastomer: high tensile strength, good hardness, tough, insulator
Carbon Fibre (CFRP) (3)
Composite: lightweight, tough, hard
Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) (4)
Compostie: lightweight, corrosion resistant, tough, hard
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) (3)
Composite: (compressed wood fibres and adhesive) two smooth faces, easy to cut