Plastics (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Technical term for plastics
Technical term for plastics
Polymers
Two main categories of polymers
Two main categories of polymers
Thermosetting and thermoplastic
Thermosetting polymers characteristic
Thermosetting polymers characteristic
Cannot be reshaped or remoulded once set
Thermoplastic polymers characteristic
Thermoplastic polymers characteristic
Can be repeatedly heated and reshaped
Epoxy resin use in construction
Epoxy resin use in construction
Essential component in fibreglass manufacturing
Polyurethane use
Polyurethane use
Foam insulation for hot water storage tanks
PVC main uses
PVC main uses
Doors, window frames, electrical insulation
Polythene/polyethylene main use
Polythene/polyethylene main use
Damp-proof membrane material
Polystyrene main use
Polystyrene main use
Foam form for insulation
Acrylic as alternative to
Acrylic as alternative to
Lightweight alternative to glass