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Characteristics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epoxy Resins | High strength when reinforced with fibres, good chemical and wear resistance. Uses-Surface coating, encapsulation = of electronic components, adhesives. Uses-Surface coating, encapsulation of electronic components. |
| Melamine formaldehyde | Rigid, good strength and hardness, scratch-resistant, can be coloured. Uses-Tableware, decorative laminates for work surfaces. |
| Polyester resins | Rigid, brittle, good heat and resistance. Uses-Casting used in glass re-inforced plastic (e.g. boat hulls and car body parts) |
| Urea Formaldehyde | Rigid, hard, good strength, brittle, heat-resistant, good electrical insulator. Uses-Electrical fitting adhesives |
| They have fairly low | melting temperatures ranging from 70 to 185˚c |
| They are | Lightweight |
| They can be self-coloured, opaque..... | Translucent or transparent (depending on the type of polymer and processing used) |