hey can only be heated and manipulated once so if you make a mistake you have wasted the plastic
yes wire coating is an example of thermosetting plastics!!!!
the opposite to thermosetting plastic is thermoplastic
Plastics which once moulded into a shape do not become soft on heating and cannot be moulded again are called thermosetting plastics.
advantages and disadvantages of plastics
thermoplastic plastics (recyclable)thermosetting plastics (non-recyclable)
Thermosetting plastics offer several advantages, including excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, and superior mechanical strength, making them ideal for applications requiring durability. They are also resistant to chemicals and can maintain their shape under stress. However, their disadvantages include being difficult to recycle, as they cannot be remolded once set, and they often require more complex processing techniques. Additionally, thermosetting materials can be more brittle compared to thermoplastics, limiting their use in certain applications.
mostly thermosetting plastics like bakelite
Plastics are cheap and can be molded into many things. One drawback to using plastics is they harm the environment.
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