Thermoplastics

Question 1

Thermoplastics

Answer 1

Plastics that when heated can be shaped and reshaped when cooled multiple reshapes

Question 2

Polythene

Answer 2

Stiff strong plastic melts around 120 degrees

Question 3

Expanded polystyrene

Answer 3

Soft spongy insulating material with low density and insulation

Question 4

High impact polystyrene

Answer 4

Light strong plastic used for vacuum forming on outer cases on electronics

Question 5

Rigid PVC

Answer 5

Stiff hard wearing durable plastics. If plasticisers are added it becomes rubbery

Question 6

Acrylic/Polymethyl-Methacrylate

Answer 6

Durable transparent/opaque plastic that can be coloured used for signs and stuff

Question 7

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Answer 7

Polyester plastic used in vacuum forming or blow moulding used for packet trays and bottles CAN BE RECYCLED OR MADE OF RECYCLED STUFF, ductile (doesn’t shatter), water resistant, VERY STRONG

Question 8

(Corrugated)/polypropylene

Answer 8

Is a water resistant version of the corrugated card that doesn’t disintegrate and is stronger. Non corrugated is thin and transparent

Question 9

High density polyethylene HDPE

Answer 9

High density plastic made from petroleum