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Technically, A thermoset cannot be reused since it forms a structure that does not remelt easily and remelting this material can result in degradation and molecular weight changes. A thermoplastic however can be reused when mixed with a percentage of virgin material. This is the large benefit of utilizing a thermoplastic over a thermoset.
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Is Teflon thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Teflon is a thermoplastic.
Is plastic bottles thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
What are the basic properties of thermoplastic and thermosetting?
Thermoplastics can be resoftened and remoulded several times,thermosetting can be heated and moulded only once into an irriversible shape.=)
What is the main difference between thermosetting plastic and thermoplastic?
thermosetting plastic becomes hard when heated and deteriorates by excessive cross linking and thermoplastic becomes soft and can be moulded into any shape.
What two families of plastic are there?
thermoplastic plastics (recyclable)thermosetting plastics (non-recyclable)
Is a light switch thermoplastic or thermosetting?
Thermosetting
Is polystyrene thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Thermosetting
is a plastic a thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
Is polypropylene a thermoplastic or a thermosetting?
It is a thermoplastic! :)
Is a ruler thermoplastic or thermosetting?
Thermoplastic
Is Bakelite thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermosetting material
Is a helmet thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic?
thermoplastic
Is Teflon thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic?
thermoplastic
Is Teflon thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Teflon is a thermoplastic.
Is plastic bottles thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
Is a wire thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic?
thermosetting plastic
What is the opposite of thermosetting plastics?
the opposite to thermosetting plastic is thermoplastic
