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What are the different types of plastics ? what are their uses.

Posted by Aastha Kumari Kumari 4 years, 9 months ago

CBSE > Class 08 > Science

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Akriti Chaurasia 4 years, 9 months ago

Types of Plastics 1. Thermoplastic: Plastics which can be easily bent or deform on heating are known as thermoplastic. PVC and Polythene are the examples of thermoplastics. 2. Thermosetting plastic: Plastics which do not get deformed or softened on heating when mold once, are called thermosetting plastics. Bakelite and melamine are the examples of thermosetting plastics. Uses of plastics Plastic are poor conductors of heat and electricity. So they are used to make covering of electric wires and handles of tools. Plastics are highly resistant to chemicals and water. Plastics are lightweight, strong and durable and are therefore used to make parts for aircrafts, cars etc.

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Yogita Ingle 4 years, 9 months ago

Types of Plastics

1. Thermoplastic: Plastics which can be easily bent or deform on heating are known as thermoplastic. PVC and Polythene are the examples of thermoplastics.

2. Thermosetting plastic: Plastics which do not get deformed or softened on heating when mold once, are called thermosetting plastics. Bakelite and melamine are the examples of thermosetting plastics.

Uses of plastics

Plastic are poor conductors of heat and electricity. So they are used to make covering of electric wires and handles of tools.
Plastics are highly resistant to chemicals and water.
Plastics are lightweight, strong and durable and are therefore used to make parts for aircrafts, cars etc.

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