Question

Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics

Answer 1

The differences between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics are:-

THERMOPLASTIC	THERMOSETTING PLASTICS
The plastic can easily be deformed (change in shape) and bent on heating are called thermoplastics.	When the plastic cannot be easily deformed (change in shape) or molded on heating is called thermosetting plastics.
Thermoplastics between molecular chains have secondary bonds.	Thermosetting plastics between molecular chains have primary bonds and by strong cross-links are held together.
Thermoplastics have low tensile strength and low melting points.	Thermosetting plastics have high tensile strength and high melting points.
Toys and containers are made using thermoplastic.	Utensils handles and switches in the switchboard are made using thermosetting plastic.
PVC(Polyvinyl chloride) and Nylon are the best examples of thermoplastics.	Bakelite and duroplast is the best example of the thermosetting plastic.