Plastics Flashcards
Where do most polymers come from?
Crude oil
All plastics are what?
Polymers
When were polymers introduced?
1950’s
Give 2 properties of high-impact polystyrene…
1) versatile
2) economical
3) low strength structural
4) impact resistant
Give 2 common uses of high impact polystyrene…
1) toys
2) packaging
3) signs
4) kicking plates
Give 2 properties of high density polythene…
1) stiffness
2) strength
3) toughness
Give 2 common uses of high density polythene…
1) pipes
2) plastic bottle
3) plastic lumber
Give 2 Properties of PT…
1) hard
2) stiff
3) strong
4) dimensional
Give 1 common use of PT…
1) packaging food and drink
Give 2 properties of acrylic…
1) rigid
2) tough
Give 2 common uses of acrylic…
1) sale displays
2) roof windows
3) screens
Give 2 properties of polypropylene…
1) low density
2) high stiffness
3) heat resistant
What are 2 common uses of polypropylene…
1) packaging
2) labelling
3) textiles
Give 2 properties of polyvinyl…
1) strong
2) thermal expansion
Give 2 common uses of polyvinyl…
1) packaging
2) pipes
