Polymers Flashcards by Theo Ellis | Brainscape

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What is (HIPS)?

A

High-Impact Polystrene

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What is (HDPE)?

A

High-Density Polythene

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What is (PET)?

A

Polythene Terephtate

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What is (PMMA)?

A

Acrylic

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What is (PVC)?

A

Polyvinyl Chloride

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What is (PP)?

A

Polypropylene

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What is (UF)?

A

Urea Formaldehyde

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What is (PR). For test of knowledge only.

A

Polyester Resin

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What is (PF)?

A

Phenol Formaldehyde

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What is (MF)?

A

Melamine Formaldehyde

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What is (ER). Test for knowledge only.

A

Epoxy Resin

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What are the 2 common uses of (HIPS)?

A

Drinking Cups

Bathroom Cabinets

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What are the 3 common uses of (HDPE)?

A

Plastic Lumber
Paper Cups
Jerry Cans

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What are 2 the common uses of (PET)?

A

Plastic Bottles

Carbonated Soft Drinks

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What are the 3 common uses of Acrylic?

A

Blankets
Roof Windows
Flat Screen TV’s

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What are the 3 common uses of (PP)?

A

Cling film
Sandwich bags
Grocery bags

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What are the 3 common uses of (PVC)?

A

Hoses
Shower Curtains
Medical Devices

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What are the 3 common uses of (UF)?

A

Decorative Laminates
Textures
Glue

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What are the 3 common uses of Polyester Resin?

A

Luggage,
Furnishing,
Construction Materials.

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What are three common uses of (PF)?

A

Circuit Boards,
Billiard Balls,
Lab counter-tops.

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What are 3 common uses of (MF)?

A

Surface Walls
Cabinets + Counters
Decorative Laminate Panels.

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What are 3 common uses of Epoxy Resin?

A

Sealants
Varnishes and Paints
Casting Compounds