Question

Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.

(a) Saucepan handles

(b) Electric plugs/switches/plug boards​

Answer 1

a) Thermosetting plastics are used in saucepan handles because they do not soften on heating and also they cannot be bent easily. These plastics like bakelite are poor conductors of heat. b) Thermosetting plastics are used in electric plugs/switches/plug boards as they are bad conductors of electricity.