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Polymers Flashcards

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Give the features of thermo-setting

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Cross links - very strong
High melting point
Cant be remolded easy
Hard and rigid

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Give examples of where thermo-setting is used

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rulers, yoghurt pots.

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State the features of thermo-softening

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Weak forces of attraction
Low melting point
Remouldable
Soft and flexible

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Give an example where thermo-softening is used

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Plastic bags

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What are the reaction conditons of Low Density Polyethene (LDPE)

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Temp- 200 degrees
Pressure - 2000atm
Catalyst - trace of oxygen

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What are the reaction conditons of High Density Polyethene (HDPE)

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Temp - 60 degrees
Pressure - 2atm
Catalysyt - Ziegler-Natta

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