Explain the differences between THERMOPLASTICS and THERMOSETTING PLASTICS. (Write your answer in column/ table form and mention two points of differences for each
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Explanation:
These are some of the differences between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic.
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Difference Between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Plastic
Thermoplastic Thermosetting Plastic
Thermoplastics have low melting points and low tensile strength. Thermosetting plastics have high melting points and tensile strength.
Answer:
THERMOPLASTICS
Plastics which easily become soft ( on heating are known as thermoplastics.
They can be moulded into shapes again and again by repeating heating and cooling .
eg : polystyrene, polythene etc.
THERMOSETTING PLASTICS
Plastics which once moulded into a shape do not become soft on heating and can't be moulded again are called thermosetting plastics .
They maintain their shape and size at at high temperatures also .
eg : bakelite, melamine, formica etc.
