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Define thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.
Define thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.
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A thermoplastic polymer can be repeatedly softened and hardened by heating and cooling. As a result, it can be used repeatedly. Examples are polythene, polypropylene, etc.
A thermosetting polymer is a permanent setting polymer because it hardens and sets during the moulding process and cannot be re-softened. Examples are bakelite and melamine-formaldehyde polymers.