Question

Explain why, frying pan handles are made of thermosetting plastics.

Answer 1

Answer:

Frying pan handles are made with thermosetting plastics which are resistant to fire and can tolerate heat better than other plastics. For example, Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic which is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

Answer 2

Thermosetting plastics

Explanation:

Frying pans are cooking utensils which are subjected to high heat. The handle needs to be a poor conductor of heat, so that we can handle the pan without getting burnt or zinged. So the pan handle is made of material like wood or thermosetting plastics. They do not get heated and they are resistant to fire. So this prevents any fire accidents or incidents of burn in the kitchen and hence make the utensil save for use. Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic.