thermoplastic polymer/ thermosetting polymer Flashcards

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what is a thermoplastic polymer

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any plastic that becomes pliable or mouldable at a certain temperature, solidifies at cooling

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thermoplastic examples
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P
N

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Acrylic
Polyester
Nylon

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what is a thermosetting polymer

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a polymer produced when heating a soft solid or liquid into irreversible hard polymer

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thermosetting examples
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P
S

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Epoxy
Phenolic
Silicone

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