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Plastics
Properties and applications of thermoplastics
Plastic | Properties/applications |
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Acrylic (Properties) | Can be formed into shapes when heated. Available in a wide variety of colours. |
Acrylic (Applications) | Bathtubs, machine guards, watch lenses |
Polyvinylchloride (Properties) | Resistance to chemicals and water. Can be produced into varying degrees of flexibility. |
Polyvinylchloride (Applications) | Guttering, shower curtains, garden hoses |
Polyethylene (Properties) | Good electrical insulator. Good resistance to chemicals |
Polyethylene (Applications) | Plastic Bags, Buckets, Bottles |
Nylon (Properties) | Resistance to wear. Temperature resistance. |
Nylon (Applications) | Fishing Lines, Gears, Brushes |