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Polymers Flashcards

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What are the common uses of ABS?

A

Kitchen products
Mobile cases
Toys
Safety helmets

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What are the characteristics of ABS?

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High impact strength
Tough
Scratch resistant
Lightweight
Durable
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What are the characteristics of CA?

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Tough
Rigid
Lightweight
Transparent
Non flammable
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What are the common uses of CA?

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Door knobs

Glasses frames

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What are the characteristics of Nylon?

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Hard
Tough
Resistant to wear
Low friction

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What are the common uses of Nylon?

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Bearings
Gears
Curtains
Clothing

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What are the characteristics of Acrylic?

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Food safe
Tough
Hard
Durable

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What are the common uses of Acyclic?

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Light units
Lenses for car lights
Illuminated signs

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What are the characteristics of PP?

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Lightweight
Food safe
Impact resistant
Chemical resistance

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What are the common uses of PP?

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Food containers

Medical equipment

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What are the characteristics of HIPS?

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Good impact resistance
Good strength
Light weight

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What are the common uses of HIPS?

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Toys

Refrigerator linings

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What are the characteristics of PS?

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Light weight
Rigid
Colourless
Low impact

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What are the common uses of PS

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Packaging
Disposable cups
Sound and heat insulation

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What are the characteristics of LDPE?

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Low density
Low stiffness
Good chemical resistance

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What are the common uses of LDPE?

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Detergent bottles
Toys
Carrier bags

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What are the characteristics of HDPE?

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High density
Good stiffness
Good chemical resistance

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What are the common uses of HDPE?

A

Crates
Bottles
Buckets

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What are the characteristics of PVC?

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Good chemical resistance
Good resistance to weathering
Tough
Lightweight

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What are the common uses of PVC?

A

Flexible hoes

Cable insulation

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What are the characteristics of PET?

A

Moderate chemical resistance

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What are the common uses of PET?

A

Blow moulded bottles

Plugs and sockets

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What are the characteristics of PC?

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Good chemical resistance

Expensive material

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What are the common uses of PC?

A

Protective shields
Safety glasses
Safety helmets
Hair dryer bodies

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What are the characteristics of Epoxy resins?

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High strength

Good chemical and wear resistance

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What are the common uses of Epoxy resins?

A

Surface coating

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What are the characteristics of Melamine formaldehyde?

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Rigid
Good strength
Scratch resistant
Can be coloured

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What are the common uses of Melamine formaldehyde?

A

Tableware

Decorative laminates for work surfaces

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What are the characteristics of Urea formaldehyde?

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Rigid
Brittle
Good heat

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What are the common uses of Urea formaldehyde?

A

Electrical fittings

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What are the characteristics of Polyester resins?

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Rigid
Brittle
Good heat and chemical resistance

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What are the common uses of Polyester resins?

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Casting

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