Question

differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic

Answer 1

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$<table border=5pt><tr><th><u>Thermoplastics</u><th><u>Thermosetting plastics</u></b> <tr><td><ol><li>They can be melted/remoulded easily many times. <li>They are recyclable. <li>Generally they are more expensive than thermosetting plastics. <li>E.g.: PET Bottles, Covering on electrical wires, etc.</ol> <td><ol><li>Once cooled down after manufacturing, can't be remoulded. <li>They are not recyclable. <li>Cheaper than thermoplastics. <li>E.g.: Bakelite, Melamine, etc.</ol></table>$

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Answer 2

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