Question

Name the thermosetting plastics used for manufacturing the below given items byassigning appropriate reasons.(a) Saucepan handles(b) Electric plugs(c) Fire resistant fabrics ​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Saucepan handles are made up of bakellite, which is a very poor conductors of heat.

b) Electric plugs are made up of bakellite, which helps you to prevent your hand burning while handling the electric plug because it is bad conductor of electricity.

c) Fire resistant fabrics are made of melamine plastic, which is versatile material which resists fire.