Plastics Flashcards
1
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Qualities of ABS
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good impact resistance good strength, able to hold the weight of the user chemical resistance for ease of cleaning suitable for production methods scratch resistant durable.
2
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Qualities of nylon
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durable, resistant to wear strong/safe chemical resistance for cleaning excellent abrasion resistance recyclability self-lubricating flexible
3
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Qualities of polypropylene
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chemical resistance for cleaning good impact resistance range of colours available suitable for production methods durability.
4
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Qualities of PVC
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range of colours available
chemical resistance/easy to clean
suitable for production methods
padded for comfort.
5
Q
Qualities of acrylic
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Transparent
Easily moulded/shaped
Strength/impact resistance
Durable
6
Q
Qualities of polystyrene
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Buoyant
light
stiff
water resistant
7
Q
Qualities of PVC
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Very dense
Readily available and cheap
Very hard.
Good tensile strength
8
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Qualities of polythene or HDPE
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Flexible translucent/waxy weatherproof good low-temperature toughness easy to process by most methods low cost good chemical resistance.
9
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Qualities of melamine formaldehyde
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Rigid scratch resistant heat resistant chemical resistant a wide range of colours
10
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Qualities of urea formaldehyde
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Rigid brittle easy to scratch good electrical insulator heat resistant
11
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Qualities of elastomers
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flexible
doesn’t break or crack