Question

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a thermoplastic and is used for making toys, chappals, etc. Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc. Can you write the major difference between these two types of plastics?​

Answer 1

The major differences between these two types of plastics can be summarized as follows-​

Thermosetting plastics ​	Thermoplastics​
Units are cross-linked in these kind of plastics.​ These cannot be moulded or deformed easily on heating.​ Examples-include-Melamine, Bakelite etc.​ ​	Units are linearly linked in these kind of plastics.​ These can be deformed easily on heating and can be bent easily.​​ Examples include-PVC, polyethene etc.​