Thermoforming & Thermosetting

Question 1

What is a thermoforming plastic?

Answer 1

Plastics that can be remoulded when heated

Question 2

What is the molecular structure of a thermoforming plastic?

Answer 2

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Question 3

What is a thermosetting plastic?

Answer 3

A plastic that cannot be remoulded

Question 4

What is the molecular structure of a thermosetting plastic?

Answer 4

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