plastics Flashcards
(31 cards)
what are thermoplastic
are plastics which can be heated and shaped multiple times
what are thermosetting
are plastics that can be heated and shaped only once
name the 5 types of thermoplastics
acrylic
rigid polystyrene
ABs
PVC
nylon
what type of plastic is acrylic
thermoplastics
what type of plastic is rigid polystyrene
thermoplastics
what type of plastic is ABs
thermoplastics
what type of plastic is PVC
thermoplastics
what type of plastic is nylon
thermoplastics
What are 3 properties of acrylic
Coloured or clean
Relatively hard and durable
Good electrical insulator
What are 3 properties of rigid polystyrene
Easy, to cut, join and Print
Food hygienic
Relatively tough and durable.
What are 3 properties of ABS
Very tough durable and hard
Easy to cut join and paint
Very good chemical resistance
What are 3 properties of pvc
Very Strong, tough, durable
Excellent electrical insulator
Excellent flame and chemical resistance
What are 3 properties of nylon
Very Strong
Good temperature resilience
Easily machined
uses of acrylic
signs
bathtubs
lighting
uses of rigid polystyrene
toys
cutlery
cups
uses of ABS
keyboards
office chairs
airplane trays
uses of PVC
pipes
credit cards
clothing’s
uses of nylon
gears
tyres
wheels
name the 4 types of thermosetting plastics
melamine
polyester resin
epoxy resin
urea formaldehyde
what type of plastic is melamine
thermosetting plastics
what type of plastic is polyester resin
thermosetting plastics
what type of plastic is epoxy resin
thermosetting plastics
what type of plastic is urea formaldehyde
thermosetting plastics
properties of melamine
strong, hard, stiff and reasonably tough
food hygienic
excellent insulator
