answersLogoWhite

0

What is thermoset used for?

Updated: 11/2/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Best Answer

Thermosetting plastics are used for resin and Bakelite, among other things. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermosetting_plastic#Examples

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

thermosetting is a process used to harden the plastic material during its production

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

pls specify some examples??

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is thermoset used for?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is urea formaldehyde thermoset or thermoplastic?

Thermosetting


What are electrochemical methods used for?

i think it can be used for thermoset moulding and electro-chemical ethching. by okiemute ohwahwa from nigeria.


Is UHMW a thermoset plastic?

UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight. Now it depends what the monomer is. UHMWPE would be thermoplastic not thermoset. But other UHMW polymers can be thermoset. It depends.


How does thermoplastic material differ from a thermosetting material?

Thermoplastic and thermoset materials both fall under the broad category of Polymers. The biggest difference between a thermoplastic and thermoset is that a thermoplastic can be recycled. Whereas a thermoset irreversibly cure. Thermoplastic: PE, PP, PVC. Thermoset: Bakelite, Epoxy.


Is Cellophane thermoset or thermoplastic?

A plastic spoon is a thermoplastic. If heated further, it becomes pliant and it can be melted or remolded.


Why the plastic handle used in the pressure cooker doesn't melt?

there are two types of Plastics. the Thermoset and the Thermoplast. these Plastics all Melt, but @ different temperatures. the Thermoplast melts easily and can be recycled, while the thermoset has a property that makes it difficult to melt @ the temperature of the cooker that is being heated.this therefore explains why the Plastice does not melt because its thermoset Plastic and It has a higher temperature


Is polcarbonate thermoplastec or thermoset?

thermoplastec


Is phenolic thermosetting or thermoplastic?

Thermoset


What materials are used in powder coating?

Powder coating is commonly used on metals to give a smooth finish. The materials used in it include thermoplastic or thermoset polymers.


Can you show thermo plastic and thermoset plastics?

no


Is melamine thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic?

The answer is thermoset :)


What is the cost of Thermosetting plastic?

that depends on the thermoset plastic. some are cheaper then others. Determine the thermoset you need then there are a few plastic wholesalers who can narrow down the cost for you.