Polymers Flashcards
1
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Properties and uses of acrylic
A
hard, stiff, shiny, quite brittle, used to make motorcycle helmet visors
2
Q
properties of and uses high impact polystyrene
A
rigid, fairly cheap. Used for vacuum forming and fabricating.
3
Q
properties and uses of PVC
A
quite brittle, cheap and durable. Used for blister packs, window frames
4
Q
what is thermoforming plastic?
A
Thermoforming plastics are recyclable and bendy.
5
Q
what is thermosetting plastics?
A
thermosetting plastics are non-recyclable and rigid
