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Flashcards by Clara McConnell, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Thermoplastics: ABS (properties) | -High impact strength -Good toughness -Good strength -Scratch resistant -Lightweight -Durable |
| Thermoplastics: ABS (uses) | -Kitchen products -Mobile phone cases |
| Thermoplastics: Acrylic (properties) | -Food safe -Tough -Hard -Durable -Easily machined |
| Thermoplastics: Acrylic (uses) | Light units |
| Thermoplastics: Polypropylene (properties) | -Lightweight -Food safe -Good impact resistance at low temperatures too -Good chemical resistance |
| Thermoplastics: Polypropylene (uses) | -Kitchen products -Medical equipment |
| Thermoplastics: HIPS (properties) | -Good impact resistance -Good strength -Good stiffness |
| Thermoplastics: HIPS (uses) | -Children's toys -Refrigerator linings |
| Thermoplastics: LDPE (properties) | -Low density -Low stiffness -Low rigidity -Good chemical resistance |
| Thermoplastics: LDPE (uses) | -Detergent bottles -Toys -Carrier bags |
| Thermoplastics: HDPE (properties) | -High density -Good stiffness -Good chemical resistance |
| Thermoplastics: HDPE (uses) | -Crates -Buckets |
| Thermoplastics: PC (properties) | -Good chemical resistance -Expensive -Very tough |
| Thermoplastics: PC (uses) | -Hairdryers -Protective shields |
| Thermosets: Epoxy resins (properties) | -High strength when reinforced with fibres -Good chemical resistance -Good wear resistance |
| Thermosets: Epoxy resins (uses) | -Surface coating -Encapsulation of electronics |
| Thermosets: Melamine formaldehyde (properties) | -Rigid -Good strength and hardness -Scratch resistant -Can be coloured |
| Thermosets: Melamine formaldehyde (uses) | -Tableware -Decorative laminates |
| Thermosets: Polyester resins (properties) | -Rigid -Brittle -Good heat resistance -Good chemical resistance |
| Thermosets: Polyester resins (uses) | -Casting -Used in GRP |
| Thermosets: Urea formaldehyde (properties) | -Rigid -Hard -Good strength -Brittle -Heat resistant -Good electrical insulator |
| Thermosets: Urea Formaldehyde (uses) | -Electrical fittings -Adhesives |
| Biodegradable Plastics: PLA | -Transparent -Similar to polyethylene and polypropylene Eg. Medical equipment and packaging |
| Biodegradable Plastics: Biopol | -Harvested from bacteria grown in cultures -Most popular type is PHB and is used in packaging due to its similarities to polypropylene Eg. Used in medicine implants because of its ability to dissolve over time |
| Biodegradable Plastics: Oxo degradable | These polymers have additives that promote short degradation times, this helps the polymer break down into a fine powder that is more readily digestible |
| Biodegradable Plastics: Photodegradable | These polymers break down when exposed to light |
| Biodegradable Plastics: Water soluble | Eg. Products such as liquid detergents in pouches that dissolve when in contact with water |
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