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The raw feedstock for a lot of polymers is indeed petroleum.
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What is the difference between ceramic and plastic?
Plastics are molded at high temperature while ceramics are molded at low temperature
What objects are made out of thermo plastics?
Examples of thermosetting plastics (or just thermosets) include amino, epoxy, and phenolic and unsaturated polyesters.
Why do the names of so many plastics start with p?
Because plasitc have a basic structure they can be put into groups. plastics are made up of oil extracts and cemical compounds. the real anwser is plastics contain things called "polymers" with makes the "p" in their names.hope this help you guys out. :D
What are valves made out of?
Valves are made from metals, including brass, bronze, iron, steel, and alloys, as well as from plastics.
Why is Pablo Picasso eccentric?
The chemicals from the paint made him eccentric
What are most plastics made from?
Petro-chemicals, such as plastics and polymers, are produced from the raw material petroleum.
Is plastics made up of petroleum?
Many plastics are.
Can petroleum be made into cosmetics and plastics?
petroleum can be made into lip balm if you mix it in with food coloring and artificial flavors
Are plastic CD covers made from oil?
Many plastics can be obtained from petroleum.
Is a milk box made from petroleum?
Idirectly, yes, if it's plastic. The raw materials for most plastics are derived from petroleum.
Are plastics inorganic or organic?
Plastics are Carbon Based, therefore are Organic.
What is oil or petroleum?
Petroleum is a hydrocarbon mixture, containing a variety of chemicals made out of carbon and hydrogen.
What elements made possible the Second Industrial Revolution?
Steel, chemicals, electricity, petroleum
How are manufactured fibers made?
Manufactured fibers are made fromfrom substances such as wood pulp, petroleum, and other chemicals.
What is the origin of petroleum in nature?
Petroleum is made from fossil fuels. The way all of these different chemicals are made from fossil fuels is from the process which splits the fuel up into different parts.
What is plastic made out of and where is this source found?
Plastics are generally polymers made out of monomers such as ethene.
Can used plastics be made into a fuel like paraffin?
Used plastics should not be made into a fuel like paraffin because of the toxic chemicals in plastic. When burned the fumes can create hazards for the lungs. A company that is efficient in removing toxic chemicals, however, might be able to convert used plastic to paraffin.
