Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are polymers?
A
Most polymers are formed by processing crude oil
2
Q
What are acrylic physical and working properties?
A
Physical- hard,shiny and brittle
Working- resists weather well and can be cut
3
Q
What are polystyrene physical and working properties?
A
Physical- rigid and cheap
Working- can be cut and vacuum formed easily
4
Q
What are polypropylene physical and working properties?
A
Physical- easily coloured and available in sheets
Working- tough and flexible and can be recycled well
5
Q
What are epoxy resin physical and working properties?
A
Physical- supplied as two parts
Working- rigid and durable and strong
6
Q
What are silicone physical and working properties?
A
Physical- odourless and colourless material
Working- strong resistance to chemicals
