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Polymers - GCSE DT Flashcards

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Where do plastics come from?

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Oils and some plants

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How long does it take plastic to break down?

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1000’s of years and oil is a finite resource

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What are the properties of thermoforming plastics?

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Long chain molecules, easy to form by heating, can be reformed (recyclable)

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What are properties of thermosetting plastics?

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Rigid cross links form, heat resistant, chemical change (hard and rigid), not recyclable

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What does the mobius loop mean?

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The number in the middles is its’ resin code so it can be recycled

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Thermoforming - what are PET properties and uses?

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Light, strong, tough
See through drink bottle

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Thermoforming - what are HDPE properties and uses?

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Stiff, strong and lightweight
Washing up bowl, gas + water pipe

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Thermoforming - what are PVC properties and uses?

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Brittle, inexpensive and durable
Medicine packs and window frames

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Thermoforming - what are LDPE properties and uses?

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Semi-rigid, translucent and chemically resistant
Plastic dispensing bottles and plastic bags

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Thermoforming - what are PP properties and uses?

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Tough, flexible and variety of colours
Plastic chairs and plastic files

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Thermoforming - what are acrylic properties and uses?

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Hard, stiff and resistant to weather
Visorsand safety guards on machines

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Thermoforming - what are ABS properties and uses?

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Tough, lightweight and high impact resistant
Safety helmets and phone cases

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Thermoplastic elastomers - what are silicones properties and uses:

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Insulators, repels water and adhesives
Sealants and cooking utensils

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Thermosetting - what are epoxy resins properties and uses?

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Rigid, corrosion resistantand electrical insulator
Circuit boards and wind turbine blades

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Thermosetting - what are polyester resin properties and uses?

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Hard, waterproof and electrical insulators
Glass fibres add to make stronger
canoes

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Thermosetting - what are urea formaldehyde properties and uses?

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Hard, brittle and electrical insulator
Plug sockets and cupboard handles

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Thermosetting - what are melamine formaldehyde properties and uses?

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Scratch resistant, strong and flooring
Plastic plates, bowls and mugs

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Thermosetting - what are phenol formaldehyde properties and uses?

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Hard, heat resistant and easily moulded
Bottle caps and snooker balls

18
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What are biodegradable plastics?

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They are designed to break down in certain conditions

19
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Where do biodegradable plastics come from?

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Renewable sources like wheat, potatoes and corn

20
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What are the uses of biodegradable plastics?

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Shopping bags, food trays and medical products

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