why is bakelite a thermosetting plastic?
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bakelite is a cross linked and branched molecule which on heating undergo extensive cross linking in moulds and again become infusible.and it cannot be reused then thats why it is thermosetting plastic.
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Thermosetting plastics, like Bakelite or polyurethane, are different because they harden as you heat them. Once they have set, you can't melt them.
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