Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
ABS
A
- High Impact strength
- Scratch resistant
- Light weight
Safety Helmets
2
Q
Nylon
A
- Hard
- Tough
- Low coefficent of friction
Gears
3
Q
PMMA
A
- Acrylic
- Food-safe
- Tough
- Hard
Car Light lenses
4
Q
PP
A
- Polyproylene
- Food Safe
- Good impact resistant even at low temps.
- Chemical Resistance
Kitchen products
5
Q
HIPS
A
- Impact resistance
- Good strength
- Light weight
Fridge linings
6
Q
Polystyrene
A
- Lightweight
- Rigid
- Colourless
CD Cases
7
Q
LDPE
A
- Low density
- Low stiffness
- Chemical Resistance
Detergent bottle
8
Q
HDPE
A
- High density
- Good stiffness
- Chemical resistance
Crates, Bottles
9
Q
PVC and uPVC
A
- Chemical and weather resistant
- Rigid
- Hard
Flexible hose
Guttering
10
Q
PET
A
- Chemical resistance
Blow-moulded bottles, Fibre for clothes
11
Q
PC
A
- Polycarbonate
- Chemical resistant
- Very tough
Safety goggles and helmets
12
Q
Epoxy resin
A
- Thermoset
- High strength when mixed with fibres
- Wear and chemical resistance
Surface coating, adhesive
13
Q
Melamine Formaldehyde
A
- Thermoset
- Rigid
- High strength and hardness
Tableware
14
Q
Polyester Resins
A
- Thermoset
- Rigid
- Brittle
- Heat and chemical resistance
Boat hulls
15
Q
Urea Formaldehyde
A
- Thermoset
- Rigid
- Hard
- Brittle
Electrical fittings
