Thermosetting Plastics

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Give some examples of thermosetting plastics.
Thermosetting plastics include polyester resin and UREA formaldehyde.
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What are some characteristics of Polyester Resin?
Polyester Resin is hard, strong and brittle and has good electrical and heating insulation properties.
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What are some characteristics of UREA Formaldehyde?
UREA Formaldehyde is hard, stiff and brittle.
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What is Polyester Resin used for?
Polyester resin is commonly used in the building industry e.g. glassfibre roofing or glassfibre reinforced molding trims.
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What is UREA Formaldehyde used for?
UREA Formaldehyde is often used for electrical fittings such as sockets
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What are some characteristics of Polyester Resin?

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Polyester Resin is hard, strong and brittle and has good electrical and heating insulation properties.

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What are some characteristics of UREA Formaldehyde?

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What is Polyester Resin used for?

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What is UREA Formaldehyde used for?

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