Thermoplastics

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Thermoplastics are
Plastic materials, a polymer, that becomes pliable or mouldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling.
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The main characteristics of thermoplastics ~
Hard, Tough and they have good resistance
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Some types of thermoplastics are
Polystyrene,Low density polythene (LDPE),High density polythene (HDPE),Polyamide (Nylon)
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Thermosetting plastics
Are plastics that can only be moulded once, they cannot be moulded again.
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The main characteristics of thermosetting are
Stiff, Hard, Brittle and they resists chemicals well
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2 types of thermosetting are
Polyester resin and Melamine formaldehyde
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Hard, Tough and they have good resistance

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The main characteristics of thermoplastics ~

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Polystyrene,Low density polythene (LDPE),High density polythene (HDPE),Polyamide (Nylon)

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Are plastics that can only be moulded once, they cannot be moulded again.

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Stiff, Hard, Brittle and they resists chemicals well

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