p1-polymers Flashcards
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Thermoplastic
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- a material that can be reheated and reshaped repeatedly
- can be recycled after its initial use
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Thermoset Polymer
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-when heated it undergoes a chemical change whereby the molecules form rigid cross-links
- cannot be reheated and re-shaped even at high-temp
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Elastomer
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- material that at room temp can be deformed under pressure, and release back to its original shape
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Synthetic Polymers
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-made from crude oil takes hundreds of years to degrade
