Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.
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The primary difference between the two is that Thermoset is a material that strengthens when heated, but cannot be remolded or heated after the initial forming, while thermoplastics can be reheated, remolded, and cooled as necessary without causing any chemical changes.
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Thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics
Plastics which can be easily deformed and bend easily on heating are known as thermoplastics. Plastics once moulded cannot be bent or deformed are known as thermosetting plastics.
They are used for making toys, containers. They are used for making switches, handles of utensils,
Examples are PVC, Polythene Examples are Bakelite, Melamine
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