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Thermo Plastics - can be re-heated and re-shaped - Coggle Diagram
Thermo Plastics - can be re-heated and re-shaped
Raw materials for plastics
Oil / Coal / Gas
Crude Oil - goes through a distillation process
Problems with plastic
loose chain molecules
Polythene
LDPE
more flexible / less dense
HDPE
High Density Polythene
tough / inflexible
ABS
tough / strong / scratch resistant
household appliances - kettles / TVs etc
PVC
Strong / Stiff / Chemical & Weather resistant
drainpipes
protective equipment - boots
Polystyrene
expanded PS
light and brittle
disposable cups
cool box
good thermal insulation
HIPS
used for vacuum forming
Polypropylene (PP)
translucent (lets light through)
laser cuts really well
solid or sheet material
Acrylic (PMMA)
used for line bending
strong / scratches easily
Nylon
hard and tough
resistant to wear
fabrics / ropes etc
