Question

Bakelite is an example of ________ plastics

Answer 1

Bakelite-

1. The chemical formula of bakelite is (C₆H₆O.CH₂O)n
2. It is a rigid type of plastic and is highly resistant to heat.
3. It cannot be recycled or melted once it gets cured during the compression molding process.
4. It is formed from the condensation reaction of phenol and formaldehyde.
5. The initial product formed is a linear polymer called Novolac.
6. On heating Novolac with HCHO, it undergoes cross-linkage to form an infusible solid called bakelite.
7. Bakelite is an example of a thermosetting polymer

Final answer: Bakelite is an example of thermosetting plastics