Materials - Plastics Flashcards

1
Q

What is a thermoplastic

A

After the plastics original shaping a thermoplastic can be reheated and return to a normal workable plastic

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Name all 6 types of thermoplastics ( can be shortened versions)

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Polyethylene OR HDPE
Polyproplene OR PP
Polystyrene OR PS 
Acrylic 
Nylon
ABS
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3
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What is a thermosetting plastic?

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Plastic the is used when the product needs resistance to extreme temperatures

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4
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Name all 4 thermosetting plastics

A

Expoxy resin
Polyester resin
Urea formaldehyde
Melamine formaldehyde

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