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what is the difference between bakelite & melamine?

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Answered by Dhiman011
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Bakelite

Bakelite is a synthetic plastic. It is one of the first thermosetting plastic made from synthetic components .Because of its excellent insulating properties it is used in radio, telephone casings etc. It is also used in other products like toys, jewellery, kitchen ware etc. it is a kind of plastic which once moulded cannot be moulded again.

 

Melamine

Melamine is an organic compound. It is often combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin. This melamine resin is a synthetic polymer and is heat resistant. Melamine can be easily molded when warm. It is used in various industrial applications. Melamine is a type of plastic.

 

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the main differences between the two are...

 Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic, it cannot be molded again whereas Melamine, being a thermoplastic, can be molded any number of times adn reshaped. 

The formation process of these two types of plastics also differs. Bakelite is a man-made (synthetic) material while Melamine occurs naturally (is organic).
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Answered by imitateportsmouth
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Answer:

Bakelite and melamine are two types of plastics responsible for the manufacturing of several products.

Explanation:

There are two main differences between bakelite and melamine:

  • Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and it is not easily molded again while Melamine is a thermoplastic and can be reshaped or molded again.
  • Bakelite is a synthetic (man-made) material while Melamine is an organic or natural material.

Example of Bakelite includes switch boards, handles of cooking utensils,  and radio etcetra.

Example of Melamine include various industrial application such as furniture adhesive, chipboard and laminated veneer lumber.

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