Plastic revision Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 plastic categories
A
Thermoset plastics and thermoplastics
2
Q
What is the description of thermoset plastics
A
Thermoset plastics can’t be remoulded
3
Q
What is the description of thermoplastics
A
Thermoplastics can be reheated and reshaped
4
Q
What is the description of ABS
A
ABS is cheap, is easy to cut and is very strong
5
Q
Can ABS be recycled
A
Yes
6
Q
What is the description of Polypropylene
A
Polypropylene has a very high melting point, it can be any colour, doesn’t react to water and it can be easily cleaned
7
Q
Can polypropylene be recycled
A
Yes
8
Q
What is the number on polypropylene
A
5
9
Q
What is the description of Acrylic
A
Acrylic is weather resistant, very strong and bonds with acrylic
10
Q
Can Acrylic be recycled
A
Yes
