Polymers Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the two types of polymers
A
Thermosetting
Thermosets
2
Q
What is a thermosetting polymer
A
A polymer that can softened with heat and can moulded
3
Q
What is a thermoset polymer
A
A polymer that can not be softened with heat or can be moulded
4
Q
What is a disadvantage of a thermoset polymer and an advantage of a a thermosetting polymer
A
Thermoset polymer cannot be recycled where as a thermosetting plastic can be
5
Q
What stock forms do polymers come in
A
-sheets
-tubes
-rods
-powder
-granules
-filament
-foams
-filament
6
Q
What is the product from fractional distillation that is used to create polymers
A
Napthra
7
Q
What are all the methods of modifying a polymer during manufacturing
A
-Cutting
-Printing
-Drilling
-Casting
-Deforming
-Joining
