Uses Flashcards
1
Q
Thermoplastic
A
Bendable when warm stiff when cold
Can be remoulded
Contains lines of molecules with few cross linkages
2
Q
Thermosetting plastics
A
Bendable when warm stiff when cold
Cannot be remoulded
Contains lines of molecules that are heavily cross linked
3
Q
Acrylic uses
A
Illuminated signs
Furniture
Baths
Skylights
4
Q
Polythene uses
A
Machine parts
Bottles
Bowls
Toys
5
Q
Polyvinyl Chloride uses
A
Water pipes
Raincoats
Long play records
Coating on electrical wires
6
Q
Melamine Formaldehyde uses
A
Electrical sockets
Electrical plugs
7
Q
Polyurethane uses
A
Basic paints
Varnishes
8
Q
Polyester Resins uses
A
Car body repairs
Sailing boats