Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.
Answer
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Thermoplastics |
Thermosetting Plastics |
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Those plastics which are deformed on heating and can be reformed into different shapes again are called Thermoplastics |
Those plastics whch can be moulded only once and do not change shape on heating are called Theromosetting Plastics |
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Thermoplastics can be moulded repeatedly |
They can be moulded only once |
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Example - Polythene PVC |
Example - Melamine(Used to make microwave safe utensils) Bakelite(Used to Make Switches) |
