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What are thermoplastics?

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plastics that can be reheated and reshaped and dont undergo significant chemical change

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What are thermosetting plastics?

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plastics that cannot be reheated and remoulded. the bond is very strong

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What are 7 different types of thermoplastics?

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acrylic
LDPE
HDPE
Polypropylene
PVC
Nylon
Hips
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What are different types of thermosetting plastics?

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araldite
polyurethane
melamine formaldehyde
Urea Formaldehyde
Polyester resins
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Are thermosetting plastics difficult to recycle?

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yes

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What are the properties of acrylic?

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different colours
easy to cut and shape
used for safety glasses/baths/signs

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What are the properties of LDPE?

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tough
flexible
used for plastic bags and bottles

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What are the properties of HDPE?

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hard/rigid

used for machine parts, buckets and crates

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What are the properties of polypropylene?

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robust
strong
used for injection moulding
used for food containers/chairs/storage units

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What are the properties of PVC?

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tough
flexible
used for water pipes, raincoats and electrical wire coatings

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What are the properties of nylon?

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oily nature
used in engineering
used for gears/wheels/clothing

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What are the properties of HIPS?

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light
strong
can be vacuum formed
used for hard hats and trays

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What are the properties of araldite?

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comes in 2 parts
resin and catalysts
permanently bonds 2 things together

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What are the properties of polyurethane?

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forms basis of many varnishes
tough
water ressistent

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What are the properties of melamine formaldehyde?

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smooth surface
hygenic qualities
insulator
used for kitchen worktops

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What are the properties of Urea formaldehyde?

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high hardness
high toughness
scratch resistant
insulator

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What are the properties of polyester resins?

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can be combined with fibreglass to produce GRP (glass reinforced plastic that is used for car body repairs and sailing boats

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