Part 1 - performance characteristics of polymer - based sheet and film Flashcards
1
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Polymer film
A
Usually very thin and flexible such as cellulose acetate used for photographic film
2
Q
Polymer sheet
A
Thicker than polymer film and is available in stock sheet of varying thickness
3
Q
Styrofoam
A
dense, closed cell foam. used for modelling, formers for moulding and laminating.
4
Q
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
A
Tough and available in thin sheet form, transparent, good chemical resistance and is flexible
Used for food wrapping, air pillow packaging, bubble wrap…
5
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polylactide
A
transparent, tough and naturally biodegrades.
