Properties of thermoplastics

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Name 5 thermoplastics

  • Acrylic

  • Nylon

  • Polycarbonate

  • Polystyrene

  • ABS

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2

State the properties and uses of polystyrene

Properties

  • Good toughness

  • Good impact strength

  • Good for injection moulding, vacuum forming and extrusion

Uses

  • Packaging

  • Foam cups

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State the properties and uses of ABS

Properties

  • Strong

  • Rigid

  • Harder and tougher than polystyrene

  • Twice the cost of polystyrene

Uses

  • Plastic pipes

  • Children’s toys

  • Keyboard caps

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State the properties and uses of acrylic

Properties

  • Good optical properties - can be transparent

  • Hard wearing

  • Won’t shatter upon impact (strong)

Uses

  • Bathtubs

  • Machine guards

  • Plastic windows

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5

State the properties and uses of nylon

Properties

  • Ductile

  • Durable

  • Low friction properties

  • Good resistance to wear

Uses

  • Bearings

  • Gear wheels

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6

State the properties and uses of polycarbonate

Properties

  • Strong

  • Tough

  • Excellent dimensional and colour stability

  • Heat resistant

Uses

  • DVDs

  • Safety glasses

  • Exterior lighting fixtures

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