9.2 - Thermal Tests
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Practice Questions
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What does the Vicat Softening Temperature indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about when plastic starts to lose its shape.
What is the purpose of Thermogravimetric Analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials react to heat.
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What does the Vicat Softening Temperature measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the initial change in plastic due to heat.
True or False: The Heat Deflection Temperature measures how plastic deforms under load.
💡 Hint: Consider how weight affects material shape.
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A toy manufacturer wants to design thermal-resistant toys for summer use. Discuss which thermal tests would be most important and why.
💡 Hint: Think about the temperatures expected in summer.
An engineer is assessing a thermoplastic intended for automotive components. They find low TGA results. What implications does this have?
💡 Hint: Balance performance under heat with longevity.
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