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07/04/2021 8:51 pm
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Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.
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07/04/2021 8:53 pm
Thermoplastics:
(i) These plastics softened on heating and can be bent easily.
(ii) They do not lose their plasticity.
(iii) Examples are polyethene, PVC, etc.
Thermosetting plastics:
(i) These plastics when moulded once, can’t be softened again.
(ii) They lose their plasticity.
(iii) Examples are bakelite and melamine.