Polymers Flashcards
What are the common uses of ABS?
Kitchen products
Mobile cases
Toys
Safety helmets
What are the characteristics of ABS?
High impact strength Tough Scratch resistant Lightweight Durable
What are the characteristics of CA?
Tough Rigid Lightweight Transparent Non flammable
What are the common uses of CA?
Door knobs
Glasses frames
What are the characteristics of Nylon?
Hard
Tough
Resistant to wear
Low friction
What are the common uses of Nylon?
Bearings
Gears
Curtains
Clothing
What are the characteristics of Acrylic?
Food safe
Tough
Hard
Durable
What are the common uses of Acyclic?
Light units
Lenses for car lights
Illuminated signs
What are the characteristics of PP?
Lightweight
Food safe
Impact resistant
Chemical resistance
What are the common uses of PP?
Food containers
Medical equipment
What are the characteristics of HIPS?
Good impact resistance
Good strength
Light weight
What are the common uses of HIPS?
Toys
Refrigerator linings
What are the characteristics of PS?
Light weight
Rigid
Colourless
Low impact
What are the common uses of PS
Packaging
Disposable cups
Sound and heat insulation
What are the characteristics of LDPE?
Low density
Low stiffness
Good chemical resistance
What are the common uses of LDPE?
Detergent bottles
Toys
Carrier bags
What are the characteristics of HDPE?
High density
Good stiffness
Good chemical resistance
What are the common uses of HDPE?
Crates
Bottles
Buckets
What are the characteristics of PVC?
Good chemical resistance
Good resistance to weathering
Tough
Lightweight
What are the common uses of PVC?
Flexible hoes
Cable insulation
What are the characteristics of PET?
Moderate chemical resistance
What are the common uses of PET?
Blow moulded bottles
Plugs and sockets
What are the characteristics of PC?
Good chemical resistance
Expensive material
What are the common uses of PC?
Protective shields
Safety glasses
Safety helmets
Hair dryer bodies
