Thermoplastics

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what are the properties of acrylic?
good impact strength, lightweight, good electrical insulator and durable
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what are the properties of polyethene?
tough, resistant to chemicals, soft and flexible, good electrical insulator
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what does PVC stand for?
polyvinyl chloride
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what are the properties of polyvinyl chloride?
good chemical resistance, weather resistant and lightweight
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what does HIPS stand for?
high-impact polstyrene
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what are the properties of high impact polystyrene?
tough, high-impact strength, good electrical insulator
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Name two thermosetting plastics?
polyester resin and urea formaldehyde
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what are the properties of polyester resin?
good electrical insulator, brittle, hard
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what are the properties of urea formaldehyde?
Scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, stiff and brittle
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what does plasticity mean?
the ability to change shape without cracking or braking
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what durability mean?
the ability to withstand weathering deterioration or corrosion
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what are the properties of polyethene?

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what does HIPS stand for?

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