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They are usually hard
Used for things like kettles
They can withstand high temperatures without melting or boiling
Once heated and moulded into shape, it can not be changed again
There are a few of the main points, hope that helped :) x
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∙ 15y agothey can only be heated and manipulated once so if you make a mistake you have wasted the plastic
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Do thermo plastics of cross links between chains?
Thermosetting plastics
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
What are the uses of thermosetting plastics?
They used as insulators, and body of vehicles, home appliances etc.
What are some examples for thermosetting plastics which are used in electric sockets?
A wellknown example is bakelite.
What are the benefits of thermoplastics?
More flexible than thermosetting plastics: they can undergo both elastic and plastic deformation without too much trouble. They can also be reformed and remoulded when reheated however they cannot withstand temperatures as high as thermosetting plastics.
What are the names of the two main gropes of plastics?
By properties they are Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics
Is wire coating an example of thermosetting plastics?
yes wire coating is an example of thermosetting plastics!!!!
Why is thermosetting plastics used for making chairs?
Because they can be colored, molded, cured and have reasonably good mechanical properties.
What is the opposite of thermosetting plastics?
the opposite to thermosetting plastic is thermoplastic
What is the definition of Thermosetting plastics?
Plastics which once moulded into a shape do not become soft on heating and cannot be moulded again are called thermosetting plastics.
What two families of plastic are there?
thermoplastic plastics (recyclable)thermosetting plastics (non-recyclable)
What is unbreakable plastics?
mostly thermosetting plastics like bakelite
What don't melt?
Thermosetting plastics. Once cooled and hardened, these plastics retain their shapes and cannot return to their original form. Thermosetting plastics dont melt (i think) :)
Do thermo plastics of cross links between chains?
Thermosetting plastics
Can we substitute thermosetting plastics with thermo plastics?
Thermoplastics are the only ones that can be recycled. Thermosets cannot be recycled.
Why is car tire a thermosetting plastics?
yes
What type of plastic does not melt?
Thermosetting plastics. Once cooled and hardened, these plastics retain their shapes and cannot return to their original form. Thermosetting plastics dont melt (i think) :)
