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4.2d Plastics Flashcards

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What are the raw materials for plastics?

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Derived from petro-chemicals (crude oil, coal, natural gas)
Plastics are polymers in which the different types of bonds determine the physical/ mechanical properties

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What is the molecular structure of thermoplastics?

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Linear chain molecules
Weak secondary bonds between chains
ductile
low stiffness
easily injected into a mold
reshaped after heating
low production cost

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What is the molecular structure of thermosetting plastics and its properties?

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Linear chain molecules
Strong primary bonds between adjacent polymer chains
high stiffness
high strength
can not be reheated / remolded
heat resistant

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What are the types of thermoplastics?

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PP (Polypropylene)
PE (Polyethylene)
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
ABS
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

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What are the properties of PP (Polypropylene)?

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High temperature resistance

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What are the properties of PE (Polyethylene)?

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Flexible

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What are the properties of HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)?

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Easy to shape

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What are the properties of ABS?

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Heat resistance

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What are the properties of PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)?

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Impact resistant

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What are the properties of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)?

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High hardness

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What are the types of thermoset plastics?

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Polyurethane
Urea-formaldehyde
Melamine resin
Epoxy resin

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What are the properties of Polyurethane?

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Good insulator, and high tensile/compressive strength

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What are the properties of Urea-formaldehyde?

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High tensile strength

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What are the properties of melamine resin?

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High electrical resistance

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What are the properties of epoxy resin?

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High mechanical strength (tensile/compressive)

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What is the recovery and disposal of plastics?

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It is recyclable (the degree of recyclability depends on type, economic factors, logistics)
Thermoplastics are easily recycled, while thermosets are not easy (often sent to landfills)

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What is the impact of temperature on recycling thermoplastics?

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Thermoplastics soften when heated, and harden/ strength after cooling
Can be heated, shaped, and cooled without causing a chemical change (weak secondary bonds break, but not the primary ones)
Allows it to be readily recycled

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