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Differentiate between thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics using examples. [3 MARKS]
Differentiate between thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics using examples. [3 MARKS]
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Plastics which can be deformed easily on heating or bend easily are known as thermoplastics. Ex- PVC and Polythene.
Plastics which when moulded once, cannot be softened by heating are called thermosetting plastics. Two examples are bakelite and melamine.
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Plastics which can be deformed easily on heating or bend easily are known as thermoplastics. Ex- PVC and Polythene.
Plastics which when moulded once, cannot be softened by heating are called thermosetting plastics. Two examples are bakelite and melamine.
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