thermoplastics Flashcards
(27 cards)
what are all the thermoplastics
Abs
Nylon
Acrylic
Pp
Hips
Ps
LDPE
HDPE
Upvc
PVC
Pet
Pc
Abs properties
High impact strength
Good toughness
Good strength
Scratch resistant
Light weight
Durable
Abs uses
Pc monitors
Car parts
Toys
Nylon properties
Tough and rigid
Light weight
Good strength
Nylon uses
Bearings
Curtain rail sittings
Clothing
Acrylic properties
Hard
Good for laser cutting
Good optical qualities
(Can be very clear)
Acrylic uses
Light units
Illuminated signs
Infection control screens
Pp properties
Lightweight
Low impact strength
Food strength
Chemical resistance
Pp uses
Bank notes
School chairs
Good boxes
String and ropes
Hips properties
Lightweight
Low impact strength
Food strength
Commonly recycled
Hips uses
Food packaging
Disposable cups and plates
Ps (polystyrene expanded) properties
Floats
Good insulator of sound and heat
Absorb impact
Ps uses
Packaging
Disposable cups and plates
Modeling
Cycle helmets
LDPE properties
Lightweight
Low stiffness and rigidity
Good chemical resistance
LDPE uses
Detergent and washing up liquid bottles
Carrier bags
HDPE properties
High density
Stiff
Good chemical resistance
Good roughness
HDPE uses
Buckets
Bowls
Bear crates
Milk
Upvc properties
High density
Stiff
Good chemical to weathering
Rough
Upvc uses
Guttering
Window frames
Pipes
PVC properties
Good chemical resistance to weathering
Flexible
PVC uses
Hose pipes
Cable insulation
Pet properties
Moderate chemical resistance
Can be clear
Commonly recycled
Pet uses
Plastic drinks bottles
Clothing (fleece)
Insulation tapes
Pc properties
Excellent impact
Chemical resistant
Clear
