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thermoplastics Flashcards

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what are all the thermoplastics

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Abs
Nylon
Acrylic
Pp
Hips
Ps
LDPE
HDPE
Upvc
PVC
Pet
Pc

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Abs properties

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High impact strength
Good toughness
Good strength
Scratch resistant
Light weight
Durable

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Abs uses

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Pc monitors
Car parts
Toys

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Nylon properties

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Tough and rigid
Light weight
Good strength

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Nylon uses

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Bearings
Curtain rail sittings
Clothing

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Acrylic properties

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Hard
Good for laser cutting
Good optical qualities
(Can be very clear)

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Acrylic uses

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Light units
Illuminated signs
Infection control screens

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Pp properties

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Lightweight
Low impact strength
Food strength
Chemical resistance

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Pp uses

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Bank notes
School chairs
Good boxes
String and ropes

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Hips properties

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Lightweight
Low impact strength
Food strength
Commonly recycled

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Hips uses

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Food packaging
Disposable cups and plates

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Ps (polystyrene expanded) properties

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Floats
Good insulator of sound and heat
Absorb impact

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Ps uses

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Packaging
Disposable cups and plates
Modeling
Cycle helmets

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LDPE properties

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Lightweight
Low stiffness and rigidity
Good chemical resistance

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LDPE uses

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Detergent and washing up liquid bottles
Carrier bags

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16
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HDPE properties

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High density
Stiff
Good chemical resistance
Good roughness

17
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HDPE uses

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Buckets
Bowls
Bear crates
Milk

18
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Upvc properties

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High density
Stiff
Good chemical to weathering
Rough

19
Q

Upvc uses

A

Guttering
Window frames
Pipes

20
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PVC properties

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Good chemical resistance to weathering
Flexible

21
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PVC uses

A

Hose pipes
Cable insulation

22
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Pet properties

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Moderate chemical resistance
Can be clear
Commonly recycled

23
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Pet uses

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Plastic drinks bottles
Clothing (fleece)
Insulation tapes

24
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Pc properties

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Excellent impact
Chemical resistant
Clear

25
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Pc uses

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Safety glasses
Riot
Machine guards
Mobile phones

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