Synthetic Fibres And Plastics Flashcards
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Another name of polythene
Polyethylene
Uses of polythene
Pack liquids such as milk, polythene pipes are used to transport liquids such as oil and water, polythene containers are used to store liquids
Polythene type of plastic
Thermoplastic
Polythene properties
Strong but flexible, can be rolled into sheets or moulded into any shape; water resistant
Other name of polyvinyl chloride
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride type of plastic
thermoplastic
polyvinyl chloride properties
tougher than polythene; insulator
Uses of polyvinyl chloride
Covering for electrical wires; making shoes; handbags; furniture; upholstery; floor coverings; raincoats and bottles
Polystyrene type of plastic
thermoplasic
polystyrene properties
easily moulded
polystyrene uses
packaging material for electronic items and to make thermocol; used to insulate the hollow walls of refrigerators.
perspex type of plastic
thermoplastic
perspex properties
transparent like glass but much stonger
perspex uses
used as substitute for glass; for making windows in airplanes and windshields of cars
teflon other name
PTFE(polytetra-fluoroethene)
teflon type of plastic
thermoplastic
teflon properties
slippery; unaffected by heat and does not react with other substances
teflon uses
used as non-stick coating on pans and other cooking utensils
bakelite type of plastic
thermosetting plastic
bakelite properties
harder than other plastics and a good electical insulator
bakelite uses
used for making buttons, plugs, switches and other electrical fittings
formica other name
melamine
formica type
thermosetting plastic
formica properties
hard and smooth surface
formica uses
used as table tops; and for making crockery
