Epoxy resin is a thermosetting polymer. Once it is cured through a chemical reaction, it forms a rigid structure that cannot be remelted or reshaped. This property distinguishes it from thermoplastic materials, which can be heated and reshaped multiple times. As a result, epoxy is commonly used in applications requiring strong, durable bonds and resistance to heat and chemicals.
thermosetting plastic
If it is plastic (many speedboats are metal) it will be the plastic Epoxy Resin (exactly the same as the glue) with fiberglass cloth to reinforce it. Epoxy Resin is very strong but somewhat brittle (like concrete), the fiberglass prevent cracks in the Epoxy Resin from growing and reinforces it (like the steel rebar in reinforced concrete does).
Thermoset
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.
Polystyrene is a thermoplastic, which means it softens when heated and can be molded into different shapes but retains its solid structure after cooling.
No, epoxy is not a thermoplastic. Epoxy is a thermosetting polymer, which means it undergoes a chemical reaction to harden irreversibly when exposed to heat or a curing agent. This makes it different from thermoplastics, which can be melted and reshaped multiple times.
Polyester resin is a thermosetting resin, generally a copolymer
Thermosetting
It is a thermoplastic! :)
Thermoplastic
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Teflon is a thermoplastic.
thermosetting plastic
Epoxy or polyepoxide is a thermosetting polymer formed from reaction of an epoxide "resin" with polyamine "hardener". Epoxy has a wide range of applications, including fiber-reinforced plastic materials and general purpose adhesives.
the opposite to thermosetting plastic is thermoplastic
Polyester resin is a thermosetting resin, generally a copolymer