Question

PVC is a thermoplastic and is used for making toys, slippers etc. Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils. Can you write the major difference between these two type of plastics?

Answer 1

The major difference between the two types of platic is that thermosetting plastics cannot be moulded into different shapes once set, but thermoplastic can be melted & can change their shape.

Answer 2

PVC is thermoplastic type of plastic AMD tougher than polythene;
bakelite is thermosetting type of plastic and harder than other plastic and a good electrical insulator

thermoplastic, the process of softening by heating and hardening on cooling can b repeated again and again to soften the plastic

thermosetting can be softened by heating only once