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Dr. Leo Baekeland made the first thermosetting plastic. He made this in the year of 1909 and it was originally called Bakelite.
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Why cant thermosetting be recycled?
Thermosetting plastics can not be recycled because they can not be reformed or re moulded
What materials are used to make plastic?
synthetic fibers
Why should plastic should or should not be used?
Plastic is pretty cool. You use it to make stuff, and print 3D printer stuff. Neat, huh? But also, plastic can get stuck on turtle's necks - that could kill them; which is bad, huh?
What advantage do glass and plastic containers have over aluminum cans?
An advantage that glass and plastic containers have over aluminum cans is that glass and plastic containers, after used, can be washed, disinfected, and used again. Also now both glass and plastic can also be recycled.
How do you use waste?
Different kinds of waste can be used in different ways. Rotting vegetables can be composted and become fertilizer for a future gardening year. Sometimes materials from a torn-down building can be used as part of a new structure. Glass and plastic can be melted and used to make new glass or plastic items. See also http://earth911.com/recycling/
What type of plastic is used to make raincoats?
thermosetting plastics
What materials are used to make an xbox controller?
Thermosetting Plastic
What materials are used to make an xbox controller casing?
Thermosetting Plastic
Is formica a thermosetting plastic?
Formica is a composite material. Melamine, the resin used in it, is thermosetting.
Why is thermosetting plastic used to make the casing of a laptop?
i am a GCSE student in Southport and in chemistry i am learning all about plastic's. "Thermosetting" plastic is used because once it is heated and moulded into a shape it can not be reheated and moulded again. However "thermoplastic" plastics can. The particular use of your laptop casing does not require and reshaping or remoulding so to give the laptop most stability and strength the "thermosetting" plastic is used as they are stronger. Conor Smyth
What is made out of thermosetting?
The most familiar use of thermosetting plastic is the heat-resistant handle on metal cookware. It is also used for bottle caps, knobs and handles, and laminated counter tops. Thermosetting plastics retain their shape and strength even when heated.
Why is a thermosetting plastic used for a plug socket?
Thermosetting plastic is tougher and doesnt melt as easy.
What is rtr pipe?
Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Plastic (RTRP) Pipe.
Is a microwave made out of thermosetting plastic?
The bulk of the material used to make a microwave is steel, and not thermosetting plastic. The cavity (the cooking space) is a metal "cave" with a door on it. There will be some components in an oven that are made of thermosetting plastic, but the bulk of the construction material is mild steel. Steel "seals in" microwave energy. Microwaves can pass through most thermosetting plastic. And that would be bad.
What plastic is used for saucepans?
Thermosetting plastics such as polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride better know as 'Bakelite' and some others.
Why is the handle on a metal saucepan made out of plastic?
The black plastic used in plastic handles are a thermosetting plastic, typically Bakelite. Many other types of plastic, called thermoplastics will wilt and deform on heating.
Is packaging usually made from a thermoplastic or a thermosetting plastic?
Because its firm and is used so it wont fall apart.
