Question

write differences between PVC and Bakelite
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Answer 1

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. Bakelite is a thermosetting synthetic plastic which originally used phenol and formaldehyde as the heat producing catalysts for the reaction.

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Answer 2

Bakelite is a phenol-formaldehyde resin.

It is hard and used in telephones, electrical gadgets, jewelry to cooking equipment whereas PVC (polyvinylchloride) is a soft, polymeric material that is found in abundance.

It is used in ceramic, wood, leather, paper, metal, and glass.

Another difference is that Bakelite being thermosetting plastic can be used for insulating materials whereas PVC is a thermoplastic which cannot be used for insulation.

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