8 - Performance characteristics of polymers - Stock forms Flashcards
1
Q
Granules
A
Small piece of plastic
2
Q
Sheet
A
Large flat sections of polymer
3
Q
Film
A
Very thin sheet polymer
4
Q
Rods, tubes, bars
A
Rods and extruded forms can be a specific designed shape, e.g a curtain rail.
Bar is solid, can be square or round.
Tube is hollow, can be square, rectangular, round etc.
5
Q
Foam
A
Solid form made by including air or other gases. E.G styrofoam or expanded polystyrene
6
Q
Powder
A
Very fine granule of polymer
