Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
2 plastics replacing older materials
A
Drinks bottles
Clothing
Car components
Chair
2
Q
Advantages of synthetic plastics (3)
A
Lightweight
Recyclable
Less material used
3
Q
Uses of ABS (4)
A
Piping
Musical instruments
Automotive body parts e.g. Dashboards
Toys (lego bricks)
4
Q
Properties of ABS (5)
A
Tough Hard Durable Can be injection moulded Lightweight
5
Q
Uses of acrylic (4)
A
Signs
Aircraft canopies
Car light covers
Covers for storage boxes
6
Q
Properties of acrylic (5)
A
Stiff Durable Good electrical insulator Low mould shrinkage Good weather ability
7
Q
Polyester used (1)
A
Clothing (bedsheets, pillow cases, carpets, outdoor wear)
8
Q
Properties of Polyester (4)
A
Very strong
Quick drying
Lightweight
Easily dyed
9
Q
Uses of Polyethylene Terephthalate (1)
A
Packaging for food and beverages (soft drinks and juices)
10
Q
Properties of PET (3)
A
Hard and stiff
Absorbs little water
Completely recyclable
High strength to weight ratio
