Plastics

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A level (Materials, components and application) Product Design Fichas sobre Plastics, creado por Alex Naylor el 22/11/2016.
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Long-chain molecule The main constituent part of a polymer. The long-chain molecule is made up of a series of atoms - in the case of the hydrocarbons these would be made up of hydrogen and carbon along with elements such as oxygen.
Polymer The proper term for a plastic material.
Cellulose A constituent part of timber. Approximately 55 percent of tree is made up of cellulose. This material can be used to produce a cellulose based polymer.
Thermoplastics Materials that can be repeatedly reheated and remoulded.
Thermosets These undergo a chemical change resulting in them becoming permanently rigid i.e. they can't be reheated and reshaped.
Elastomers These are polymers that have good elasticity, i.e. they can be distorted under pressure but will return to their original shape when the pressure is removed.
General properties of plastics - They are good electrical and thermal insulators -They have a good strength to weight ratio. This does not mean they are strong materials, just that they have good strength compared to their weight. - Generally, they have good atmospheric and chemical corrosion resistance.
ABS - Thermoplastic - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - High impact strength - Scratch resistant - Lightweight - Durable - Used in: kitchen products, mobile cases, monitor cases, safety helmets, toys, car parts, household telephones
CA - Thermoplastic - Cellulose Acetate - Tough and rigid - Transparent - Lightweight with good strength - Non flammable - Used in: photographic film, handles for cutlery, cupboard door knobs, frames for glasses
Nylon - Thermoplastic - Polyamide - Hard - Tough - Resistant to wear with a low coefficient of friction - Used in: bearings, gears, curtain rail fittings and clothing
PMMA (PolyMethylMethAcrylate) AKA Acrylic - Thermoplastic - Acrylic - Food-safe - Tough - Hard - Durable - Easily machined - Used in: light units, illuminated signs, lenses for car lights
PP - Thermoplastic - PolyPropylene - Lightweight - Food-safe - Good impact resistance even at low temperatures - Good chemical resistance - Used in: food containers, medical equipment, string and rope
HIPS - Thermoplastic - High Impact Polystyrene - Good strength and stiffness - Lightweight - Good impact resistance even at low temperatures - Used in: toys and refrigerator linings
PS - Thermoplastic - Polystyrene - Rigid - Colourless - Lightweight - Low impact strength - Used in: packaging, disposable cups and plates, containers
Expanded Polystyrene - Thermoplastic - Floats - Good sound and heat insulator - Lightweight - Low strength - Used in: Packaging, disposable cups, sound and heat insulation
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