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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 plastic bottles thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
Is Teflon thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Teflon is a thermoplastic.
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 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 two families of plastic are there?
thermoplastic plastics (recyclable)thermosetting plastics (non-recyclable)
Is a light switch thermoplastic or thermosetting?
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 plastic bottles thermosetting or thermoplastic?
thermoplastic
Is Teflon thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Teflon is a thermoplastic.
Is a wire thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic?
thermosetting plastic
What is the opposite of thermosetting plastics?
the opposite to thermosetting plastic is thermoplastic
Is a helmet thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic?
A helmet is typically made from thermoplastic material, which can be reheated and reshaped. Thermosetting plastic, once molded, cannot be reheated and reshaped.
Is Bakelite a thermoplastic?
thermosetting material
Is phenolic thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Thermoset
Is polystyrene thermosetting or thermoplastic?
Polystyrene is a thermoplastic, which means it softens when heated and can be molded into different shapes but retains its solid structure after cooling.
