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Plastics (Polymers) - Coggle Diagram
Plastics (Polymers)
Thermoforming plastic also called Thermoplastic
DEFINITION - A thermoplastic is...
Examples of thermoplastic
High Density Polythene (HDPE)
Properties and uses -Tough and can be blow moulded (bottles for bleach and shampoo) injection moulded HDPE is used for bottles for bleach and shampoo bottles, toys and buckets, and piping.
Acrylic [PMMA]
Properties of acrylic Acrylic - strong and a good insulator, but scratches easily. It is stronger than glass. Comes in sheets, rods and tube in a range of colours. It is suitable for Vacuum forming, line bending and blow moulding.
Acrylic is used to make street signs, baths and spectacles
Nylon
Properties and Uses
High impact polystyrene (HIPS)
Properties and Uses
Low Polythene [LDPE
Properties and Uses
Polyethylene terephthalate [PET],
Properties and Uses
Polyvinyl chloride [PVC]
Properties and Uses
Polystyrene [PS],
Properties and Uses
Polypropylene [PP]
Properties and Uses
Acrylonitrile-butadine-styrene [ABS]).
Properties and Uses
Thermosetting plastic also called Thermoset
DEFINITION - A thermosetting plastic is...
Examples of thermosetting plastic
Epoxy resin
Properties and Uses
Polyester resin
Properties and Uses
Melamine formaldehyde [MF]
Properties and Uses
Phenol formaldehyde [PF]
Properties and Uses
Urea formaldehyde [UF] (BAKELITE)
Properties/Uses
Hard and brittle and a good insulator (Used for electrical plugs, sockets, switches & toilet seats)
