Question

3. 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

Answer:

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Bakelite is a phenol-formaldehyde resin. It is hard and used in telephones, electrical gadgets, jewelry to cooking equipment

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a soft, polymeric material that is found in abundance. It is used in ceramic, wood, leather, paper, metal, and glass.

Another difference is that Bakelite being thermosetting plastic can be used for insulating materials .

PVC is a thermoplastic which cannot be used for insulation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic used for mainly making telephone casing,electrical insulators,etc.

As it is widely known for its electrical non conductivity.

Explanation:

Composition: phenol and formaldehyde