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thermoset plastics - Coggle Diagram
thermoset plastics
polyester resin
combined with glass to make GRP
GRP (glass reinforced plastic) (fibreglass)
UF (urea formaldehyde)
hard, brittle, good insulator
MF (melamine formaldehyde) (formica)
scratch, water and stain resistant. used as a laminate
called melamine when plasticised, used for plates
epoxy resin
mixed with hardener and left to set. used to make adhesives and flooring
PF (phenol formaldehyde) (bakelite)
tough and heat resistant
