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What are the characteristics of plastic?


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Plastic

  • Plastic is a material that is composed of an organic substance with a large molecular weight.
  • Plastic is a polymer like synthetic fiber.
  • It is also known as a polymer of long carbon chains.

Characteristics of plastic

  • Appearance: Plastics are transparent and can be coloured in desirable colours. It can be remoulded into different shapes.
  • Lightweight: The weight of the plastic is less than metals, thus they are easy to transport.
  • Tensile strength: The tensile strength of the plastic depends upon the material that is used in the production of plastic.
  • Thermal conductivity: Plastics can be meltdown easily when comes in contact with heat. Thus, the thermal conductivity of plastic is very low.
  • Electrical conductivity: Plastics are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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