Plastics Flashcards

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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.
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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
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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.
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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.

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Qualities of acrylic

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Transparent
Easily moulded/shaped
Strength/impact resistance
Durable

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Qualities of polystyrene

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Buoyant
light
stiff
water resistant

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Qualities of PVC

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Very dense
Readily available and cheap
Very hard.
Good tensile strength

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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.
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Qualities of melamine formaldehyde

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Rigid
scratch resistant
heat resistant
chemical resistant
a wide range of colours
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Qualities of urea formaldehyde

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Rigid
brittle
easy to scratch
good electrical insulator
heat resistant
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Qualities of elastomers

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flexible

doesn’t break or crack

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