A helmet is typically made from thermoplastic material, which can be reheated and reshaped. Thermosetting plastic, once molded, cannot be reheated and reshaped.
No, HIPS (High-Impact Polystyrene) is a thermoplastic, not a thermosetting plastic. Thermoplastics can be melted and reshaped multiple times, while thermosetting plastics undergo a chemical reaction during curing that makes them rigid and non-meltable.
The opposite of thermoplastic is thermosetting. Unlike thermoplastics, thermosetting materials irreversibly harden when heated, forming a rigid structure that cannot be melted or reshaped.
Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic, meaning that once it is formed and cured, it cannot be melted and reshaped like a thermoplastic. This property makes Bakelite ideal for applications requiring heat resistance and durability.
No, Teflon is not a thermosetting polymer. It is a thermoplastic polymer. Thermosetting polymers undergo a chemical reaction to form a stable, cross-linked structure when heated, while thermoplastic polymers soften when heated and harden when cooled. Teflon belongs to the latter category.
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Teflon is a thermoplastic.
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the opposite to thermosetting plastic is thermoplastic
A helmet is typically made from thermoplastic material, which can be reheated and reshaped. Thermosetting plastic, once molded, cannot be reheated and reshaped.
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Polyester resin is a thermosetting resin, generally a copolymer