Polymers Flashcards
What is (HIPS)?
High-Impact Polystrene
What is (HDPE)?
High-Density Polythene
What is (PET)?
Polythene Terephtate
What is (PMMA)?
Acrylic
What is (PVC)?
Polyvinyl Chloride
What is (PP)?
Polypropylene
What is (UF)?
Urea Formaldehyde
What is (PR). For test of knowledge only.
Polyester Resin
What is (PF)?
Phenol Formaldehyde
What is (MF)?
Melamine Formaldehyde
What is (ER). Test for knowledge only.
Epoxy Resin
What are the 2 common uses of (HIPS)?
Drinking Cups
Bathroom Cabinets
What are the 3 common uses of (HDPE)?
Plastic Lumber
Paper Cups
Jerry Cans
What are 2 the common uses of (PET)?
Plastic Bottles
Carbonated Soft Drinks
What are the 3 common uses of Acrylic?
Blankets
Roof Windows
Flat Screen TV’s
What are the 3 common uses of (PP)?
Cling film
Sandwich bags
Grocery bags
What are the 3 common uses of (PVC)?
Hoses
Shower Curtains
Medical Devices
What are the 3 common uses of (UF)?
Decorative Laminates
Textures
Glue
What are the 3 common uses of Polyester Resin?
Luggage,
Furnishing,
Construction Materials.
What are three common uses of (PF)?
Circuit Boards,
Billiard Balls,
Lab counter-tops.
What are 3 common uses of (MF)?
Surface Walls
Cabinets + Counters
Decorative Laminate Panels.
What are 3 common uses of Epoxy Resin?
Sealants
Varnishes and Paints
Casting Compounds
