Plastics (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What type of materials are plastics?
What type of materials are plastics?
Artificial materials
Which property do plastics NOT have compared to traditional materials?
Which property do plastics NOT have compared to traditional materials?
Ability to rust
What happens to some plastics when exposed to UV light over time?
What happens to some plastics when exposed to UV light over time?
Fade or change colour
What is the technically correct term for plastics?
What is the technically correct term for plastics?
Polymers
What happens to thermosetting polymers once they have set?
What happens to thermosetting polymers once they have set?
Cannot be reshaped or remoulded
What are epoxy resins essential for manufacturing?
What are epoxy resins essential for manufacturing?
Fibreglass
What is polyurethane frequently used as foam insulation for?
What is polyurethane frequently used as foam insulation for?
Hot water storage tanks
Which characteristic makes thermoplastic polymers highly recyclable?
Which characteristic makes thermoplastic polymers highly recyclable?
Can be repeatedly heated and reshaped
What is PVC extensively used to manufacture?
What is PVC extensively used to manufacture?
Doors and window frames
What is acrylic manufactured as a lightweight alternative to?
What is acrylic manufactured as a lightweight alternative to?
Glass