Thermosetting Plastics Flashcards by Frankie Gaffney | Brainscape

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What are thermosetting plastics?

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Plastics that cannot be reheated or reshaped once moulded.

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Polyester resin

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Very hard and rigid

Becomes extremely tough when mixed with glass

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Epoxy resin

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Strong plastic with good resistance to chemicals and heat

Sticks to materials well

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