Define the following in your own words
(a) Thermoplastics
(b) Thermosetting plastics
(c) Elastomers
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Explanation:
a) ☆☆Thermoplastics☆☆
Thermoplastics are defined as polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely. They are molten when heated and harden upon cooling. ... Some of the most common types of thermoplastic are polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, polystyrene, polyethylenetheraphthalate and polycarbonate.
b) ☆☆Thermosetting plastics☆☆
Thermosetting plastics have primary bonds between molecular chains and held together by strong cross-links. Thermoplastics have low melting points and low tensile strength. Thermosetting plastics have high melting points and tensile strength.
c) ☆☆Elastomers☆☆
Elastomers. The materials for which strain produced is much larger than the stress applied, with in the limit of elasticity are called elastomers, e.g., rubber, the elastic tissue of aorta, the large vessel carrying blood from heart. etc.