Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are polymers made of?
A
Crude oil
2
Q
What are thermoforming polymers?
A
They can be reheated and remoulded into different shapes
3
Q
What are thermosetting polymers?
A
They undergo a chemical change when heated and made into a product so they are permanently hard and rigid and resist heat
4
Q
What are some properties of thermoforming polymers?
A
Flexible
Easy to recycle
5
Q
What are some properties of thermosetting polymers?
A
Rigid
Hard to recycle
6
Q
What are some thermoforming polymers?
A
Acrylic
High density polyethylene
Polypropylene
7
Q
What are some thermosetting polymers?
A
Epoxy resin
Polyester resin
Melamine formaldehyde
