plastics

Question 1

what are the 2 types of plastics?

Answer 1

thermoplastic & thermoset plastic

Question 2

what type of plastic is polypropylene?

Answer 2

thermoplastic

Question 3

what can polypropylene be used for?

Answer 3

bottle caps, kitchen utensils and microwavable tubs.

Question 4

what can be added to polypropylene and why?

Answer 4

dye to change it’s colour

Question 5

does polypropylene crack when bent?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

what type of plastic is ABS?

Answer 6

thermoplastic

Question 7

does ABS crack when dropped?

Answer 7

no it is very strong

Question 8

why is ABS a popular plastic to use?

Answer 8

it is cheap and can easily be machined

Question 9

what can ABS be used for?

Answer 9

Lego bricks, hard hats and computer keys

Question 10

can ABS be easily glued and painted?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

what type of plastic is acrylic?

Answer 11

thermoplastic

Question 12

what can acrylic be used for?

Answer 12

paint, security barriers and furniture

Question 13

is acrylic a strong plastic?

Answer 13

yes

Question 14

what is acrylic resistant to?

Answer 14

weather and most acids

Question 15

what does acrylic bond well with?

Answer 15

adhesives (glue)

Question 16

can polypropylene be recycled?

Answer 16

yes

Question 17

can ABS be recycled?

Answer 17

yes

Question 18

can acrylic be recycled?

Answer 18

yes