Question

This plastic is a thermosetting plastic and a poor conductor of electricity. Due to these properties it is used to make electric switches. Identify the type of plastic that can best be used to make electrical switches​

Answer 1

Answer:

PVC is widely used to insulate electric wiring, while thermosets (which can withstand high temperatures) are used for switches, light fittings and handles.

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Answer 2

This plastic is a thermosetting plastic and a poor conductor of electricity.

Bakelite plastic is a thermosetting plastic and a poor conductor of electricity.

Bakelite is an example of thermosetting plastic which is also a poor conductor of electricity.

Due to its insulating character, it is used for switches and other electrical insulators.

Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc.

Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, better known as Bakelite  was the first plastic made from synthetic components.

It is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from a condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde.