Question

Difference between thermoplastic polymer and thermosetting polymer

Answer 1

:thermoplastics can be remelted back into a liquid, whereas thermoset plastics always remain in a permanent solid state.

Answer 2

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■ Thermoplastics :

Thermoplastics are the polymers which can be easily softened repeatedly on heating and hardened on cooling. Therefore, it can be used again and again. For example,

Polythene

Polyvinyl chloride

■ Thermosetting polymers :

Thermosetting polymers are those which undergo permanent change on heating. They become hard and infusible on heating and cannot be softened again. For example,

Bakelite

Melamine-formaldehyde