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plastics Flashcards

1
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what are thermoplastic

A

are plastics which can be heated and shaped multiple times

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2
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what are thermosetting

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are plastics that can be heated and shaped only once

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3
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name the 5 types of thermoplastics

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acrylic
rigid polystyrene
ABs
PVC
nylon

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4
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what type of plastic is acrylic

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thermoplastics

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5
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what type of plastic is rigid polystyrene

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thermoplastics

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6
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what type of plastic is ABs

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thermoplastics

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7
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what type of plastic is PVC

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thermoplastics

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8
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what type of plastic is nylon

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thermoplastics

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9
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What are 3 properties of acrylic

A

Coloured or clean
Relatively hard and durable
Good electrical insulator

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10
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What are 3 properties of rigid polystyrene

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Easy, to cut, join and Print
Food hygienic
Relatively tough and durable.

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11
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What are 3 properties of ABS

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Very tough durable and hard
Easy to cut join and paint
Very good chemical resistance

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12
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What are 3 properties of pvc

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Very Strong, tough, durable
Excellent electrical insulator
Excellent flame and chemical resistance

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13
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What are 3 properties of nylon

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Very Strong
Good temperature resilience
Easily machined

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14
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uses of acrylic

A

signs
bathtubs
lighting

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15
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uses of rigid polystyrene

A

toys
cutlery
cups

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16
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uses of ABS

A

keyboards
office chairs
airplane trays

17
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uses of PVC

A

pipes
credit cards
clothing’s

18
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uses of nylon

A

gears
tyres
wheels

19
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name the 4 types of thermosetting plastics

A

melamine
polyester resin
epoxy resin
urea formaldehyde

20
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what type of plastic is melamine

A

thermosetting plastics

21
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what type of plastic is polyester resin

A

thermosetting plastics

22
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what type of plastic is epoxy resin

A

thermosetting plastics

23
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what type of plastic is urea formaldehyde

A

thermosetting plastics

24
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properties of melamine

A

strong, hard, stiff and reasonably tough
food hygienic
excellent insulator

25
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properties of polyester resin

A

strong, hard, stiff and fairly tough
good electrical insulator
good chemical resistance

26
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properties of epoxy resin

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strong, hard, stiff and very tough
excellent adhesive properties
good chemical resistance

27
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properties of urea formaldehyde

A

strong, hard, stiff and fairly tough
good adhesive properties
good chemical resistance

28
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What are 3 uses of melamine

A

ashtray
flooring
office desks

29
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What are 3 uses of polyester resin

A

boats
canoes
suitcases

30
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uses of epoxy resin

A

adhesives
paints
electronic components

31
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uses of urea formaldehyde

A

door handle
adhesives
cookers knobs

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