the opposite to thermosetting plastic is thermoplastic
Thermoplastics are the only ones that can be recycled. Thermosets cannot be recycled.
Thermosetting plastics can not be recycled because they can not be reformed or re moulded
Plastics are primarily divided into two categories: thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. Thermoplastics can be melted and reshaped multiple times, making them versatile for various applications, while thermosetting plastics undergo a chemical change when heated, solidifying permanently and providing structural stability. These distinctions influence their usage in manufacturing and recycling processes.
The three I can think of are polyester resin ,urea formaldehyde and polyurethane
Dr. Leo Baekeland made the first thermosetting plastic. He made this in the year of 1909 and it was originally called Bakelite.
Thermosetting, these plastics are rigid, resistant to higher temperatures compared with thermoplastics and once set, a thermosetting plastic cannot be remoulded.
yes wire coating is an example 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.
thermoplastic plastics (recyclable)thermosetting plastics (non-recyclable)
mostly thermosetting plastics like bakelite
Thermosetting plastics. Once cooled and hardened, these plastics retain their shapes and cannot return to their original form. Thermosetting plastics dont melt (i think) :)
Thermosetting plastics
Thermoplastics are the only ones that can be recycled. Thermosets cannot be recycled.
By properties they are Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics
Bakelite Epoxy Duroplast
Thermosetting plastics. Once cooled and hardened, these plastics retain their shapes and cannot return to their original form. Thermosetting plastics dont melt (i think) :)
i think the answers you are looking for are thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics :)