Question

what is the difference between thermosetting and thermoplastic?

Answer 1

1. Thermoplastics can be molded when need whereas Thermosetting plastics cannot be moulded by our wants when we try to mould it will break but not mould.

2. Thermoplastic are soft whereas Thermosetting plastics are hard.

3. Thermoplastic are Flexible so they can bent easily without breaking whereas Thermosetting plastics are not flexible they cannot be bent.

4. Thermoplastic can change their shape and size when heat or electricity is applied whereas Thermosetting plastic cannot change their shape and size according to applied heat.

5. Polymer chains in thermoplastic are linear,having no cross link whereas Polymer chain in Thermosetting plastic have cross link.

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Answer 2

Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics are two separate classes of polymers, which are differentiated based on their behavior in the presence of heat. The material difference between the two is that thermoplastics can be remelted, while thermoset plastics remain in a permanent solid state once hardened. As a result of these physical qualities, thermoplastic materials have low melting points while thermoset plastic products can withstand high temperatures without losing austerity.