Question

Name the thermoplastic used for making the following and why?
a. floor tiles
b. handles of cookers
c. electric switches

Answer 1

here are the answer...

a) floor tiles are made with thermosetting plastic melamine because these are durable.

b) handle of cookers are made with thermosetting plastic Bakelite as it is poor conductor of heat.

c) electric switches are made with thermosetting plastic Bakelite because it poor conductor of heat as well as electricity.

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