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Plastics Flashcards

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What is a Thermoplastic?

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A plastic which can be re-heated and remoulded

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What is a Thermoset plastic?

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A plastic which cannot be re-heated and remoulded

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What is a Elastomer?

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A plastic which can be stretched and bent and will go back to its original shape.

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What are some general properties of plastics?

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-Good electrical and thermal insulators -Good strength to weight ratio -Good chemical corrosion resistance

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What are the characteristics of ABS?

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-High impact -Scratch resistant -Light weight -Durable

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What are the uses of ABS?

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-Hard hats -Mobile phone cases -Toys

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What are the characteristics of CA (Cellulose Acetate)

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-Tough -Light weight -Non flammable

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What are the uses of CA (Cellulose Acetate)?

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-Door knobs -Glasses frames

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What are the characteristics of Nylon?

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-Hard -Tough -Light weight -Low friction

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What are the uses of Nylon?

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-Clothing -Curtains -Bearings

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What are the characteristics of Acrylic?

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-Food safe -Tough -Durable

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What are the uses of Acrylic?

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-Light units -Illuminated signs -Lenses for car lights

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What are the characteristics of PP (Polypropylene)?

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-Light weight -Food safe -Good chemical resistance

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What are the uses of PP (Polypropylene)?

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-Medical equipment -Food containers

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What are the characteristics of HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)?

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-Good impact resistance -Good strength -Light weight

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What are the use of HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)?

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-Toys -Fridge linings

17
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What are the characteristics of PS (Polystyrene)?

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-Light weight -Food safe -Rigid

18
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What are the uses of PS (Polystyrene)?

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-Disposable cups -Disposable plates -Disposable containers

19
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What are the characteristics of LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)?

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-Light weight -good chemical resistance -Low stiffness

20
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What are the uses of LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)?

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-Detergent bottles -Toys -Carrier bags

21
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What are the characteristics of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)?

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-Good chemical resistance -High density

22
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What are the uses of of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)?

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-Crates -Bottles -Buckets Bowls

23
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What are the characteristics of uPVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)?

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-Good chemical resistance -Good resistance to weathering -hard -Tough

24
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What are the uses of uPVC?

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-Pipes -Guttering -Window frames

25
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What are the characteristics of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)?

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-Good chemical resistance -Good resistance to to weathering -Hard -Tough

26
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What are the uses of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)?

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-Flexible hoes -Cable insulation

27
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What are the characteristics of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)?

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-Moderate chemical resistance

28
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What are the uses of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)?

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-Water bottle -Sockets

29
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What are the characteristics of PC (Poly-carbonate)?

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-Good chemical resistance -Expensive

30
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What are the uses of PC (Poly-carbonate)?

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-Protective shields -Safety glasses -Safety Helmets

31
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What are the characteristics of Epoxy resins?

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-High strength when reinforced with fibers -Good chemical resistance

32
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What are the uses of Epoxy resins?

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-Surface coating -Adhesives

33
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What are the characteristics of Melamine Formaldehyde?

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-Rigid -Good strength -Scratch resistance

34
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What are uses of Melamine Formaldehyde?

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-Tableware -Decorative laminates

35
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What are the characteristics of Polyester resins?

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-Rigid -Good heat and chemical resistance

36
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What are the uses of Polyester resins?

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-Casting -Glass reinforced plastic for boats

37
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What are the characteristics of Urea Formaldehyde?

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-Rigid -Good strength -Heat resistant -Good electrical insulator

38
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What are the uses of Urea Formaldehyde?

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-Electrical fittings -Adhesives

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