Plastics Flashcards
What are the materials in cellulose proportionate?
Proprionic acid/ cellulose chips / acetic acid / plasticiser
What are the raw materials in cellulose acetate?
Cotton linters / wood pulp / acetic acid
What are the raw materials used in cellulose nitrate frames?
Wood pulp/cotton linters/ nitric acid
What is the material percentages of carbon fiber?
60%nylon 20% carbon 20% other plastics
What is the softening temperature of cellulose nitrate?
65 degrees
What is the flashpoint of cellulose nitrate?
70 degrees
What identifies an Optyl frame?
15mm side re enforcements / Optyl logo
What are he advantages of Optyl frames?
High elasticity / lightweight / hypoallergenic
What is the advantages of nylon frames?
No joints/ lighter/ improved strength
What is Optyl made from?
Epoxy resin
What is the adjustment temp of ca?
57
What is the adjustment temp of Cn?
65 (flashpoint at 70)
What is the adjustment temp of proprionate?
67
What is the adjustment temp of pmma?
68
What is the adjustment temp of Optyl?
80-120
What is the adjustment temp of nylons and copolyamides?
Trick q they shouldn’t be heate as the have low temps and shrink when heated excessively.
What is the only thermosetting material?
Optyl and epoxied resins
What are nylon frames otherwise known as?
Polyamides
What are co Polyamides?
Polyamides can be mixtures of plastics / copolymers of different Polyamides/ copolymers of different plastics. (spx is one) some can be heated after mixing. Increasingly clear making them hard to identify.
What is a graduated colour called?
Two tone
What is the composition of Monel?
Similar to nickel silver 68% nickel / copper