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How do thermosetting plastics differ from thermoplastics?
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There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics.
Thermosetting plastic
Thermoplastic
Thermosetting plastic cannot be bent easily. It may break when forced to bend.
Thermoplastic can be bent easily.
Thermosetting plastic cannot be softened by heating. Thus, it cannot be reshaped once moulded.
Thermoplastic can be softened easily by heating. Thus, it can be reshaped.
There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics.
| Thermosetting plastic | Thermoplastic |
| Thermosetting plastic cannot be bent easily. It may break when forced to bend. | Thermoplastic can be bent easily. |
| Thermosetting plastic cannot be softened by heating. Thus, it cannot be reshaped once moulded. | Thermoplastic can be softened easily by heating. Thus, it can be reshaped. |
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