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Amorphous = without form; without its own form; can apply to any substance that can be easily molded into various shapes.
Thermoplastic = synthetic substance that can be extruded and/or molded at a higher temperature and will assume and keep the form desired as it cools. Ideally, it should remain in the desired form at a normal room-temperature range.
Example: high- or low-density polyethylene (HDPE or LDPE), the substance used to make such things as zipper-closeable bags (usually LDPE) or those ubiquitous super-thin shopping/grocery bags (HDPE), and numerous other smooth translucent plastic objects.
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How is liquid related to an amorphous solid?
Liquid and amorphous solid are both states of matter. A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, while an amorphous solid has a definite volume but does not have a regular, repeating structure like a crystalline solid. The transition between liquid and amorphous solid occurs when the particles lose their ability to flow freely but do not adopt a regular crystalline structure.
Is alkyd a thermoplastic?
No, alkyd is not a thermoplastic. Alkyds are a type of synthetic resin commonly used in paints and coatings. Thermoplastics are a different category of materials that can be melted and reshaped multiple times.
How is an amorphous solid related to a liquid?
An amorphous solid lacks a specific crystalline structure, similar to how a liquid does not have a fixed shape and flows freely. Both amorphous solids and liquids have particles that are not arranged in a regular pattern, allowing them to exhibit similar behaviors such as viscosity and lack of long-range order.
What is most likely to be amorphous a glass or solid sulfur or solid calcium or gold?
Glass is most likely to be amorphous compared to solid sulfur, solid calcium, or gold. Glass lacks a regular crystalline structure, unlike the other substances mentioned, making it amorphous in nature.
Are amorphous solids more flexible at high temperature?
Yes, amorphous solids are typically more flexible at higher temperatures because the atoms have more kinetic energy, allowing them to move more freely and adapt to applied forces. This increased mobility reduces the resistance to deformation in amorphous materials at high temperatures.
What is abs plastics?
ABS plastic or the 'Acrylonitrile butadiene Styrene' is a common thermoplastic. It is an amorphous and has an approximately 105 degrees Celsius glass transition temperature and no true melting point.
is a plastic a thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
Is polystyrene transparent?
One type of classification system for polymers is either amorphous or semi-crystalline structure. This amorphous polymer (from thermal processing) lacks the crystalline components that scatter light, therefore it is transparent in appearance.
Is a ruler thermoplastic or thermosetting?
Thermoplastic
Is polypropylene a thermoplastic or a thermosetting?
It is a thermoplastic! :)
Is Teflon thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Teflon is a thermoplastic.
Is plastic bottles thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
Is silk thermoplastic?
No. Wool is not a thermoplastic fiber because when exposed to heat, it does not melt and change.
Is acrylic thermosetting or thermoplastic plastic?
Acrylic is a thermoplastic
Is a light switch thermoplastic or thermosetting?
Thermosetting
Why is bottles made out of thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
When substances are formed and the particles lack order they are called?
amorphous
