1.2 - Thermosetting Plastics
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Practice Questions
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What is one characteristic that defines thermosetting plastics?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when heat is applied to them.
Name an example of a thermosetting plastic.
💡 Hint: Think of plastics that cannot be reshaped once set.
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What happens to thermosetting plastics when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between melting and a chemical change.
True or False: Thermosetting plastics can be reshaped after they are cured.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of thermosetting vs thermoplastics.
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Challenge Problems
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If a thermosetting plastic is used in a high-temperature application, what properties must it have to perform effectively? Discuss at least three.
💡 Hint: Think about how these properties affect the application.
You have been tasked with selecting a material for a new electrical fitting that will operate in a hot environment. Would you choose a thermosetting plastic or a thermoplastic? Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider how each type behaves when exposed to heat.
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