Common Thermosetting Polymers Flashcards by Violette Chereau

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What are the properties of epoxy resin?

A

Good electrical insulator
Hard
Brittle unless reinforced
Resists chemicals well
Good chemical and wear resistance

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What are the uses of epoxy resin?

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Casting and encapsulation

- Adhesives used to bond different materials

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What are the properties of melamine formaldehyde?

A

Stiff
Hard
Strong
Resists some chemicals and stains
Range of colours
Odourless

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What are the uses of melamine formaldehyde?

A

Laminates for work surfaces
Electrical insulation
Tableware

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What are the properties of polyester resin?

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Stiff
Hard
Brittle, unless laminated
Good electrical insulator
Resists chemicals well
Tough when laminated with glass fibre

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What are the uses of polyester resin?

A

Casting and encapsulation
Bonding of other materials
Car bodies

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What are the properties of urea-formaldehyde?

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Stiff
Hard
Strong
Brittle
Good electrical insulator

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What are the uses of urea-formaldehyde?

A

Electrical fittings
Handles and control knobs (domestic appliance parts)
Adhesives

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