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lisabon 2012 [21]
2 years ago
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State two types of plastics and their uses.​

Chemistry
2 answers:
Svetllana [295]2 years ago
7 0

Thermoplastic and thermosetting

thermoplastic:- they are easily molded and extruded into films, fibres and packaging.For eg. PVC

thermosetting:-they are hard and durable and can be used for aircraft parts,tires and auto parts .For eg. phenolic resins.

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Maru [420]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The two types of plastic are:

1. thermosets (cannot be melted)

2. thermoplastics (can be melted)

Explanation:

<u>Thermoplastics</u>

<em>Thermoplastics such as polyethylene and polystyrene are capable of being molded and remolded repeatedly.</em>

Thermoplastics can be recycled. They are further of two types:

1. Amorphous (polystyrene, polycarbonate etc.)

2. Semi-Crystalline (PET, nylon etc.)

<u>Thermosets</u>

<em>Thermoset is a material that strengthens when heated, but cannot be remolded or heated after the initial forming.</em>

Thermosets can't be recycled.

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