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Chapter 3 : Synthetic fibers and Plastics - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 3 : Synthetic fibers and Plastics
Plastics
properties
inflammable
non reactive
insoluble in water
low thermal conductivity
poor conductors of electricity
types
thermoplastics
PVC
polystyrene
perspex
teflon
thermosetting plastics
formica
melamine
bakelite
advantages
light weight
strong
inexpensive
durable
water proof
disadvantages
chokes drains
chokes soil
non biodegradable
may kill animals
Fibers
natural
wool
silk
cotton
synthetic
polyester
can be used as polycot and polywool
acrylic
artificial wool
nylon
very strong
rayon
artificial silk
