Material Properties (Plastics) Flashcards
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What are the Properties of ABS?
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- Thermoplastics
- Strong
- Durable
- Scratch Resistant
- Chemical Resistant
- Can Use a Range of Colours
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What are the Properties of Acrylic?
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- Stiff
- Hard
- Durable
- Easily Scratched and Brittle
- Coloured or Clear
3
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What are the Properties of Nylon?
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- Durable
- Tough
- Easily machined
- Self Lubricating
4
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What are the Properties of Polypropylene?
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- Tough
- Semi Ridged
- Chemical Resistant
- Can be Formed into Hinges
- Electrical Resistant
5
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What are the Properties of Polythene (high density and low density type)?
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- HDPE: Tough
- Chemical Resistant
- LDPE: Soft
- Pliable
- Electrical Insulator
6
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What are the Properties of PVC (plasticised and “u” types)?
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- Plasticised: Soft
- Flexible
- Electrical Insulator
7
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What are the Properties of polystyrene?
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- Light
- Stiff
- Water resistant
- Thermal insulator
8
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What are the Properties of urea formaldehyde?
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- Stiff
- Strong
- hard, brittle
- Excellent
9
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What are the Properties of melamine formaldehyde?
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- Waterproof
- Chemical resistant
- Hard
- Scratch resistant
10
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What are the Properties of rubber, silicone?
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11
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What are the Properties of glass reinforced plastic?
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12
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What are the Properties of carbon-fibre plastic?
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