Thermoset Polymers Flashcards

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Urea formaldehyde (UF)

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Hard, heat resistant, good electrical insulator, brittle
Safe work temp 80

Uses: electrical fittings, adhesives

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Melamine formaldehyde (MF)

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Hard, opaque, tough, heat resistant, food safe, chemical resistant.
Safe work temp 130

Uses: decorative laminates, picnic ware, buttons

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Polyester resin

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Rigid, heat resistant, chemical resistant, brittle
Safe work temp 95

Uses: castings, used in layup process for GRP boat hulls, car parts, chair seats

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Epoxy resin

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Rigid, clear, hard tough, chemical resistant
Safe work temp 80-200

Uses: adhesives, surface coatings, encapsulation of electrical components, cardiac pacemakers, aerospace applications.

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