Thermopolymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties and characteristics of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?
A
- Very tough
- good chemical resistance
- weatherproof
- low level of rigidity
2
Q
What are uses of LDPE?
A
- Sqeezy detergent bottles
- toys
- carrier bags
- cling film
3
Q
What are the properties of High-Density Polyethylene?
A
- Weather proof
- tough
- Good chemical resistance
4
Q
What are the properties of Polypropylene (PP)?
A
- Good chemical resistance
- tough
- good fatigue resistance
5
Q
High impact polystyrene
A
- Hard
- Rigid
- Used in yoghurt pots, single use drinks cups
6
Q
Acrylonitile butadiene Styrene (ABS)
A
- Tough
- Hard
- used in rigid luggage abd computer housings
7
Q
Polythlebe terephthalate (PET)
A
- Hard
- Translucnet
- Good impact resistance
8
Q
Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC)
A
- Rigid
- Opaque
- Tough
- Hard
- Good weather Resistance
- Good chemical resistance
9
Q
Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
A
- tough
- flexible
- good weather resistance
- good chemical resistance
