Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics. Thermosetting plastic Thermoplastic Thermosetting plastic cannot be bent easily. It may break when forced to bend. Thermoplastic can be bent easily. Thermosetting plastic cannot be softened by heating. Thus, it cannot be reshaped once moulded. Thermoplastic can be softened easily by heating. Thus, it can be reshaped.

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Grade upto college level 8 grade science

Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

Kevin Nash

12 Years agoGrade upto college level

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Hrishant Goswami

12 Years ago

There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics.

Thermosetting plastic	Thermoplastic
Thermosetting plastic cannot be bent easily. It may break when forced to bend.	Thermoplastic can be bent easily.
Thermosetting plastic cannot be softened by heating. Thus, it cannot be reshaped once moulded.	Thermoplastic can be softened easily by heating. Thus, it can be reshaped.