Write the major difference between bakelite and PVC
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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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Bakelite is a phenol-formaldehyde resin. Bakelite is a synthetically produced thermosetting plastic. Bakelite is resistant to heat, electricity and chemical actions and also it is non-flammable. Bakelite being a thermosetting plastic can be used for insulating materials. Bakelite is used in radio and telephone casings and electrical insulators.
PVC is the most commonly used thermoplastic in everyday life. This polymer is naturally derived from salt and oil; however, this plastic is less dependent on substances like crude oil compared to other polymers which are why PVC is a ‘natural resource’.
PVC is a thermoplastic which cannot be used for insulation.
Commonly PVC is used for: toys, window trims and seals, construction of pipes and in profile applications such as doors and windows. It is also used in making bottles, non-food packaging, and cards