Polymers - Thermoset Plastics

Question 1

Urea Formaldehyde (UF)

Answer 1

Hard, heat resistant, good electrical insulator, brittle. e.g. electrical fittings, adhesives.

Question 2

Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)

Answer 2

Hard, tough, food safe, chemical resistant. e.g. picnic ware.

Question 3

Polyester Resin

Answer 3

Rigid, heat resistant, chemical resistant, brittle. e.g. boat hulls.

Question 4

Epoxy Resin

Answer 4

Rigid, hard, tough, chemical resistant. e.g. aerospace applications, cardiac pacemakers.