Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
Name the two types of plastics
A
thermoset and thermoplastic
2
Q
What is the difference between thermoplastic and thermoset?
A
Thermoplastic can be heated and shaped over and over again whereas thermoset cannot.
3
Q
Name an example of a thermoplastic?
A
Polypropylene
4
Q
Name an example of a thermoset?
A
polyester resin
5
Q
Which type of plastic is cross linked?
A
Thermoset
