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Through the process of Polymerization. The process is different for every thermoplastic.
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Two types of thermoplastic?
thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics thermoplastics go soft when exposed to heat thermosetting plastics set (harden) when exposed to heat only thermoplastics are recyclable
How does hydrogen bonding affect thermoplastics?
no
Where are thermoplastics use?
school subjects, secondary Education
What are 10 examples of thermoplastics?
there are loads of different kinds!
What are the advantages of thermoplastics?
Thermoplastic plastics melt when heated and therefore can be easily molded and recycled. In comparison, Thermoset plastics utilize a chemical reaction to cure and irreversibly set.
Who uses thermoplastics?
Kayaks can be made out of thermoplastics, a company called delta makes a bunch.
What are names of some commonly used thermoplastics?
Acetal is a commonly used name for a family of thermoplastics. Its chemical name is PolyoxyMethylene.Another commonly used name for thermoplastics is Hotmelt.
Why are thermoplastics are not used for making saucepan handles?
because they melt... read thermoplastics very slowly
Two types of thermoplastic?
thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics thermoplastics go soft when exposed to heat thermosetting plastics set (harden) when exposed to heat only thermoplastics are recyclable
When do you need thermoplastics?
Thermoplastics are polymers that can be molded above a certain temperature. They are needed to manufacture such plastics as acrylic, nylon and polystyrene.
What qualities do thermoplastics have?
different ones
How does hydrogen bonding affect thermoplastics?
no
What are uses of thermoplastics?
In thermoplastics, the process of softening by heating and hardening on cooling can be repeated again and again to soften the plastic to get different shapes.
Is thermoplastic where you can remold it?
Yes. Thermoplastics are "heat-softening". Provided that you don't heat them to the point of destruction, thermoplastics can be remoulded and reused easily.
Can we substitute thermosetting plastics with thermo plastics?
Thermoplastics are the only ones that can be recycled. Thermosets cannot be recycled.
What are 4 types of thermoplastics?
nose and bannanas
What two families of plastic are there?
thermoplastic plastics (recyclable)thermosetting plastics (non-recyclable)
