Difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers give one example of each
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Thermoplastic -
》These are the polymers which softens on heating and hardens on cooling.
》These polymers can be reused.
》Linear branched long chain molecules are seen in this type of polymers.
》The force of attraction of thermoplastic polymer is intermediate between elastomers and fibres.
●Examples - Poythene, polystyrene, polyvinyls, etc.
Thermosetting Polymers-
》These polymers on heating becomes infusible due to extensive cross linking.
》These polymers cannot be reused.
》Cross linked and heavy branched molecules are seen in this type if polymers.
》Examples : Bakelite, Urea-formaldehyde resins, etc.
Thermoplastic polymers - These are those polymer which can be remelted back into a liquid.
eg. polythene
Thermosetting polymer - These are those polymer which always remain in permanent state.
eg. epoxy resin