Polymers

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Thermosetting

Polymer with cross-links

Thermosetting polymers have different properties to thermosoftening polymers. Once moulded, they do not soften when heated and they cannot be reshaped. Vulcanised rubber is athermoset used to make tyres. Its polymer chains are joined together by cross-links, so they cannot slide past each other easily.

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