Polymers

Question 1

What are examples of thermoforming polymers

Answer 1

• Polyvinyl chloride (pvc)
• plystyrene ( rigid and expanded )
• ABS
• PET
• polyurethane

Question 2

What are the forms, properties and uses of polyvinyl chloride (pvc)

Answer 2

• It comes in sheet from
• can be used for vacuum forming or injection moulding
• chemical and water resistant and
• used in blister packs

Question 3

what are the forms, properties and uses of polystyrene

Answer 3

- rigid polystyrene
comes in granule and sheet form
high impact polystyrene is an example of this
- expanded 
comes in sheets and balls
good insulator and impact resistant 
used to stuff toys

Question 4

What are the forms properties and uses of ABS

Answer 4

• available in sheet and granule form
• used in car bumpers
• lightweight, durable and impact resistant

Question 5

What are the forms properties and uses of PET

Answer 5

• available in sheet granule
• it is lightweight and strong
• used in food packaging

Question 6

what are the forms properties and uses of polyurethane

Answer 6

• available in sheet granule and foam
• flexible, hardwearing and durable
• used in carrier bags

Question 7

who are the main suppliers of crude oil

Answer 7

• saudi arabia
• USA
• Russia

Question 8

What are the 6 R’s

Answer 8

• reduce - can the amount of polymer used be reduced?
• recycle - can the polymer be recycled
• reuse - can the polymer be reused instead of discarded
• rethink - is there another way the product can be made?
• refuse - can you use another material other than a polymer?
• repair - can the product be repaired instead of thrown out