Thermosetting Plastic
Once thermosetting plastics harden due to a cross-linking reaction caused by heating, they cannot be reheated or shaped.
Common thermoplastic include: phenolic resin (PF), urea resin (UF), melamine resin (MF), epoxy resin (EP), unsaturated polyester (UP), polyurethane resin (PU), silicone resin, silicone, and dipropylene glycol (PDAP), etc.
Thermoplastic
Thermoplastic can be repeatedly heated to melt and then cooled to solidify; they have the advantages of high heat resistance and are not easily deformed when heated.
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Common thermoplastic are widely used in daily necessities and electronic products due to their low cost and wide range of applications. Among them, there are five major general-purpose plastics that are commonly used.
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Common thermoplastic Type |
Abbreviation |
Characteristics |
Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
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Polyethylene |
PE |
Semi-transparent, corrosion-resistant, non-toxic, low cost; further divided into HDPE and LDPE |
Plastic bags, heat-shrink film, bottles |
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Polypropylene |
PP |
Acid/alkali resistant, heat resistant, high toughness |
Food containers, medical equipment, household items |
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Polyvinyl Chloride |
PVC |
Stable material, highly formable, resistant to acids and alkalis |
Electrical wires, fiber optic sheathing, auxiliary medical equipment, gloves |
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Polystyrene |
PS |
High transparency, easy to dye, lower toughness |
Plastic cutlery, stationery, household items |
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
ABS |
Milky white color, easy to process, impact resistant |
Electronics casings, automotive parts |
Engineering plastic, due to its strength, Wear-resistant and high-tensile , it’s used in industrial field as the material of mechanical parts.
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Engineering Plastic Type |
Abbreviation |
Characteristics |
Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
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Polyamide |
PA (Nylon) |
High wear resistance, good toughness, high water absorption which can easily affect dimensional stability |
Automotive parts, eyeglass frames, mechanical equipment, gears, bearings |
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Polyoxymethylene (Acetal/Polyacetal) |
POM |
Good rigidity, can be used as a substitute for brass |
Gears, bearings |
|
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PC |
Colorless, transparent, flame retardant, acid resistant, not oil resistant, not resistant to strong alkalis |
Water bottles, baby bottles, lenses, headlights, luggage cases |
Composite plastics are made by combining two or more types of plastics, such as PC/ABS, PC/PBT, and PA/PP.