1
Question
Are all plastics of the same kind or are there different types of plastics, having different properties?
Are all plastics of the same kind or are there different types of plastics, having different properties?
Open in App
Solution
No!
There are different types of plastics which have difference in their properties. In broad classification the plastics have been grouped into two types:
a) Thermoplastic: Which are softened by heat and can be molded to get various shapes . ex: Polythene, polystyrene , PVC etc.
b). Thermosetting Plastic: Which are not changed by further heating if once it has been given a shape. Ex: Bakelite, Melamine, polyesters etc.
No!
There are different types of plastics which have difference in their properties. In broad classification the plastics have been grouped into two types:
a) Thermoplastic: Which are softened by heat and can be molded to get various shapes . ex: Polythene, polystyrene , PVC etc.
b). Thermosetting Plastic: Which are not changed by further heating if once it has been given a shape. Ex: Bakelite, Melamine, polyesters etc.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
