Thermoplastics + Thermosetting Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
Polystrene
A
Thermoplastic
- Disposable cups
- Packaging
2
Q
ABS
A
Thermoplastic
- Medical supplies
- Computer parts
3
Q
PVC
A
Thermoplastic
- Pipes
- Hoses
4
Q
Polypropylene
A
Thermoplastic
- Cling film
- Shopping bags
5
Q
Acrylic
A
Thermoplastic
- Paint
- LCD screens
6
Q
HDPE/LDPE
A
Thermoplastic
- Milk Containers
- Tubing
7
Q
Polythene
A
Thermoplastic
- Traffic Cones
- Countertops
8
Q
P.E.T
A
Thermoplastics
- Soda bottles
- Cooking oil bottles
9
Q
Expanded Polystyrene
A
- DVD cases
- Packing peanuts
10
Q
Epoxy Resin
A
Thermosetting Plastic
- Sea glass
- Photo tile coasters
11
Q
Urea Formaldehyde
A
Thermosetting Plastic
- Paper
- Cotton molds
12
Q
Melamine Formaldehyde
A
Thermosetting Plastic
- Dishwasher safe tableware
- Particle board adheasive
13
Q
Polyster Resin
A
Thermosetting Plastic
- Jewelry
- Paperweights
14
Q
Advantages of Thermosetting Plastics
A
- More resistant to high temperatures that thermoplastics
- Highly flexible design
- Thin to thick capabilities
- Excellent asesthetic appearence
- High levels of dimensional stability
- Cost effective
15
Q
Disadvantages of Thermosetting Plastics
A
- Cannot be recycled
- More difficult to apply surface finish
- Cannot be remoulded or reshaped
