Question

Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.​
(a) Saucepan handles​
(b) Electric plugs/switches/plug boards

Answer 1

(a) Thermosetting plastics are bad conductor of heat and are scratch resistant. So, they are used to make saucepan handles. ​

​(b) Thermosetting plastics are bad conductor of electricity, so they are used in making electric plugs/switches/plug boards, so that we do not get electric shock while using these.​