Polymers Flashcards

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What is LDPE

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thermoplastic, tough chemical resistant - toys, carrier bags, geenral packagin

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What is HDPE

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thermoplastic, tough, chemical resistant - Jerry cans, toys, long life carrier bags, buckets, bowls

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what is PP

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Thermoplastic, tough, chemical resistant - rope, food containers, container lids

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What is HIPS

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Thermoplastic, hard, rigid, tough - yoghurt pots, single use cups, toilet seats

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What is ABS

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Thermoplastic, tough, hard, can be opaque - rigid luggage, domestic appliances

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What is PMMA - acrylic

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Thermoplastic, tough, hard, chemical resistance - car light casings, laser cut items, lighting covers

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What is nylon

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Thermoplastic, tough, corrosion resistant - textiles, food packaging and bearings

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What is uPVC

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Thermoplastic, tough, chemical resistance - window frames, gutters, bank cards

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What is PVC

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Thermoplastic, tough, flexible, chemical resistance - hose pipes, seat coverings, medical grade tubing

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What is UF

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thermoset polymer, hard, heat resistant - electrical fittings

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What is MF

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Thermoset polymer, hard, tough, chemical resistant - picnic ware, buttons

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What is polyester resin

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Thermoset polymer, heat wnd chemical resistant - castings, used in GFRP lay up

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What is epoxy resin

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Thermoset polymer, hard, tough, chemical resistance - adhesives, surface coating, pacemakers, GFRP lay up

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What is polyisoprene

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Elastomer, high tensile strength, tough, electrical insulator - tires, shoe soles, tubes

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What is butadiene rubber

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Elastomer, tough, good chemical resistance - tires, shoe soles, conveyor belts

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What is neoprene

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Elastomer, tough, weather resistant - wetsuits, laptop cases, industrial wire insulator

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What is silicone

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Elastomer, thermal and temperature extreme resistant - flexible ice cube trays, bakeware, cooking utensils

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What is corn starch polymer

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Bio polymer, made from high starch vegetables - packaging products, straws, bags

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What is potatopak

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Bio polymer, made from potato starch - single use food items, serviettes, packaging peanuts

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What is biopol

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Bio polymer, additive that promotes degradation - packaging products, nappies