thermoplastic polymer/ thermosetting polymer Flashcards
1
Q
what is a thermoplastic polymer
A
any plastic that becomes pliable or mouldable at a certain temperature, solidifies at cooling
2
Q
thermoplastic examples
A
P
N
A
Acrylic
Polyester
Nylon
3
Q
what is a thermosetting polymer
A
a polymer produced when heating a soft solid or liquid into irreversible hard polymer
4
Q
thermosetting examples
E
P
S
A
Epoxy
Phenolic
Silicone