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What is the meaning of Thermosetting Plastic?
- Thermosetting plastic is often formed by the condensation polymerization.
- It contains a 3D network structure constructed with strong covalent bonds.
- They work on against the process of the degree of polymerization of thermoplastic.
- It does not become soft on heating.
- They are cheap.
- Thermosetting plastics are insoluble in organic solvents.
- They are usually hard, strong, and more brittle in nature.
- Higher in molecular weight as compared to thermoplastic.
- They can’t be reclaimed from waste. (Not Recyclable)
- They can’t be remoulded.
- An example of Thermosetting plastic is Bakelite.
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