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Is Bakelite a resole or novolac?

Bakelite can be considered a resol.


What is chemical formula of bakelite?

The chemical name of bakelite is polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride.


Where can one find information on Bakelite?

Bakelite jewelry is an antique. With many different designs and styles, there are many options one might choose from. One can find information on Bakelite written in an easy-to-understand format at the "About" website.


What are monomers of bakelite?

phenol and formaldehyde!!!


How can you make Bakelite into a conductor of electricity?

Clean and dry Bakelite is a such a good insulator it would not be possible to use it to make a conductor of electricity.However if the piece of Bakelite was sprayed with water all over and a high enough voltage was applied to it, the water (not the Bakelite) would conduct electricity.Another possible answer is that if the Bakelite was made as thin as, say, some cigarette paper, and if a very high voltage was put across its thickness, the Bakelite would then break down and it would no longer be a good insulator. The burnt Bakelite could then conduct an electric current. Probably several hundreds or even thousands of volts would be needed to do that, but the resulting burnt stuff is not the same material as the clean and dry Bakelite we started with!The simple answer is bake it in a very hot oven (e.g. ≥500F) until it chars. The carbon in the charred Bakelite conducts.Warning: the charing process will generate smoke, which will both trigger your smoke alarm and make breathing very difficult! Please don't try this.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Bakelite?

Advantages are it can be easily melted, is less flammable then one of the earlier plastics celluloid and has great strength.


Is Bakelite a resole or novolac?

Bakelite can be considered a resol.


Is bakelite used again?

Yes, bakelite is permanently used.


Is Bakelite expensive?

Very expensive if it's real Bakelite


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What is bakelite jewelry?

Bakelite jewelry is basically vintage jewelry made from bakelite, the very first type of plastic that enables molding once heated. Bakelite is easily colored and can also be carved, which is why bakelite jewelry often depicts flowers and other colorful designs.


What bakelite is made of?

Bakelite is made by mixing carbolic acid with formaldehyde


What is thermal conductivity of Bakelite?

The thermal conductivity of Bakelite is typically around 0.15-0.25 W/m-K, which means it is considered a relatively poor conductor of heat compared to metals. This property makes Bakelite useful for applications where thermal insulation is desired.


What is iupac name of bakalite?

Bakelite is a plastic made from phenol and formaldehide. It is a polymer.IUPAC name for bakelite is, polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride.


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What does bakelite mean?

Bakelite was a form of plastic in the 1940's and 1950's in the United States. Bakelite means that the particles to make the plastic were baked and melted. Bakelite is also a very breakable plastic, almost like a ceramic.


When was bakelite made?

Bakelite was prepared for the first time by Leo Baekeland in 1907, in Belgium.